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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.40, 1,158.44 and 507.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.40, 1,158.44 and 507.80 is: 700.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.40 : 1,158.44 = 507.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.40/1,158.44 = 507.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.40x = 1,158.44 × 507.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.40x = 588,247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,247.50/839.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.80

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