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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.41, 1,158.43 and 507.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.41, 1,158.43 and 507.91 is: 700.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.41 : 1,158.43 = 507.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.41/1,158.43 = 507.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.41x = 1,158.43 × 507.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.41x = 588,378.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,378.18/839.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.94

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