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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.44, 1,157.97 and 507.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.44, 1,157.97 and 507.70 is: 700.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.44 : 1,157.97 = 507.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.44/1,157.97 = 507.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.44x = 1,157.97 × 507.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.44x = 587,901.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,901.37/839.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.35

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