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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.13, 1,157.49 and 507.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.13, 1,157.49 and 507.53 is: 700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.13 : 1,157.49 = 507.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.13/1,157.49 = 507.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.13x = 1,157.49 × 507.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.13x = 587,463.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,463.79/839.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.09

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