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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.63, 1,158.90 and 508.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.63, 1,158.90 and 508.01 is: 701.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.63 : 1,158.90 = 508.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.63/1,158.90 = 508.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.63x = 1,158.90 × 508.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.63x = 588,727.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,727.95/839.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.17

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