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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.93, 1,159.02 and 503.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.93, 1,159.02 and 503.82 is: 695.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.93 : 1,159.02 = 503.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.93/1,159.02 = 503.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.93x = 1,159.02 × 503.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.93x = 583,937.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,937.46/839.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.23

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