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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.10, 1,157.97 and 507.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.10, 1,157.97 and 507.48 is: 700.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.10 : 1,157.97 = 507.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.10/1,157.97 = 507.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.10x = 1,157.97 × 507.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.10x = 587,646.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,646.62/839.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.33

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