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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.73, 1,158.56 and 508.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.73, 1,158.56 and 508.04 is: 700.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.73 : 1,158.56 = 508.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.73/1,158.56 = 508.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.73x = 1,158.56 × 508.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.73x = 588,586.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,586.49/839.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.92

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