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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.89, 1,159.07 and 508.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.89, 1,159.07 and 508.26 is: 701.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.89 : 1,159.07 = 508.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.89/1,159.07 = 508.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.89x = 1,159.07 × 508.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.89x = 589,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,108.92/839.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.41

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