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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.30, 1,158.05 and 507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.30, 1,158.05 and 507.66 is: 700.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.30 : 1,158.05 = 507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.30/1,158.05 = 507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.30x = 1,158.05 × 507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.30x = 587,895.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,895.66/839.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.46

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