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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.37, 1,158.30 and 507.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.37, 1,158.30 and 507.77 is: 700.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.37 : 1,158.30 = 507.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.37/1,158.30 = 507.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.37x = 1,158.30 × 507.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.37x = 588,149.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,149.99/839.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.70

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