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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839, 1,157.82 and 489.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839, 1,157.82 and 489.98 is: 676.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839 : 1,157.82 = 489.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839/1,157.82 = 489.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839x = 1,157.82 × 489.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839x = 567,308.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,308.64/839
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.17

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