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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.31, 1,158.30 and 507.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.31, 1,158.30 and 507.75 is: 700.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.31 : 1,158.30 = 507.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.31/1,158.30 = 507.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.31x = 1,158.30 × 507.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.31x = 588,126.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,126.83/839.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.73

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