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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.23, 1,157.87 and 507.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.23, 1,157.87 and 507.64 is: 700.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.23 : 1,157.87 = 507.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.23/1,157.87 = 507.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.23x = 1,157.87 × 507.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.23x = 587,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,779.50/839.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.38

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