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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.21, 1,158.12 and 507.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.21, 1,158.12 and 507.58 is: 700.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.21 : 1,158.12 = 507.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.21/1,158.12 = 507.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.21x = 1,158.12 × 507.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.21x = 587,832.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,832.76/839.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.46

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