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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.64, 1,159 and 508.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.64, 1,159 and 508.20 is: 701.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.64 : 1,159 = 508.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.64/1,159 = 508.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.64x = 1,159 × 508.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.64x = 589,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,003.80/839.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.50

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