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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.66, 1,158.83 and 508.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.66, 1,158.83 and 508.02 is: 701.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.66 : 1,158.83 = 508.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.66/1,158.83 = 508.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.66x = 1,158.83 × 508.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.66x = 588,706.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,706.28/839.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.13

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