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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.80, 1,158.61 and 508.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.80, 1,158.61 and 508.10 is: 700.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.80 : 1,158.61 = 508.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.80/1,158.61 = 508.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.80x = 1,158.61 × 508.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.80x = 588,689.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,689.74/839.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.99

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