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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.73, 1,158.90 and 508.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.73, 1,158.90 and 508.25 is: 701.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.73 : 1,158.90 = 508.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.73/1,158.90 = 508.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.73x = 1,158.90 × 508.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.73x = 589,005.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,005.13/839.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.42

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