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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.01, 1,157.45 and 524.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.01, 1,157.45 and 524.07 is: 722.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.01 : 1,157.45 = 524.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.01/1,157.45 = 524.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.01x = 1,157.45 × 524.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.01x = 606,582.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,582.20/839.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.97

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