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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.02, 1,157.05 and 502.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.02, 1,157.05 and 502.87 is: 693.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.02 : 1,157.05 = 502.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.02/1,157.05 = 502.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.02x = 1,157.05 × 502.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.02x = 581,844.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,844.98/839.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.48

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