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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.52, 1,158.64 and 507.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.52, 1,158.64 and 507.98 is: 701.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.52 : 1,158.64 = 507.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.52/1,158.64 = 507.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.52x = 1,158.64 × 507.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.52x = 588,558.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,558.88/839.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.07

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