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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.81, 1,158.90 and 508.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.81, 1,158.90 and 508.11 is: 701.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.81 : 1,158.90 = 508.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.81/1,158.90 = 508.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.81x = 1,158.90 × 508.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.81x = 588,848.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,848.68/839.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.17

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