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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.29, 1,158.19 and 507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.29, 1,158.19 and 507.52 is: 700.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.29 : 1,158.19 = 507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.29/1,158.19 = 507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.29x = 1,158.19 × 507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.29x = 587,804.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,804.59/839.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.36

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