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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.64, 1,157.82 and 508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.64, 1,157.82 and 508 is: 700.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.64 : 1,157.82 = 508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.64/1,157.82 = 508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.64x = 1,157.82 × 508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.64x = 588,172.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,172.56/839.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.51

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