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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.43, 1,158.17 and 507.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.43, 1,158.17 and 507.94 is: 700.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.43 : 1,158.17 = 507.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.43/1,158.17 = 507.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.43x = 1,158.17 × 507.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.43x = 588,275.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,275.43/839.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.80

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