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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.96, 1,157.29 and 507.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.96, 1,157.29 and 507.26 is: 699.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.96 : 1,157.29 = 507.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.96/1,157.29 = 507.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.96x = 1,157.29 × 507.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.96x = 587,048.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,048.55/838.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.74

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