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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.23, 1,158.21 and 507.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.23, 1,158.21 and 507.75 is: 700.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.23 : 1,158.21 = 507.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.23/1,158.21 = 507.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.23x = 1,158.21 × 507.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.23x = 588,081.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,081.13/839.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.74

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