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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.55, 1,158.40 and 507.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.55, 1,158.40 and 507.91 is: 700.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.55 : 1,158.40 = 507.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.55/1,158.40 = 507.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.55x = 1,158.40 × 507.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.55x = 588,362.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,362.94/839.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.81

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