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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.49, 1,158.48 and 507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.49, 1,158.48 and 507.84 is: 700.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.49 : 1,158.48 = 507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.49/1,158.48 = 507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.49x = 1,158.48 × 507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.49x = 588,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,322.48/839.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.81

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