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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.98, 1,157.64 and 507.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.98, 1,157.64 and 507.36 is: 700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.98 : 1,157.64 = 507.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.98/1,157.64 = 507.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.98x = 1,157.64 × 507.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.98x = 587,340.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,340.23/838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.06

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