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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.22, 1,158.14 and 507.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.22, 1,158.14 and 507.60 is: 700.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.22 : 1,158.14 = 507.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.22/1,158.14 = 507.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.22x = 1,158.14 × 507.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.22x = 587,871.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,871.86/839.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.50

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