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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.02, 1,157.84 and 587.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.02, 1,157.84 and 587.30 is: 810.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.02 : 1,157.84 = 587.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.02/1,157.84 = 587.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.02x = 1,157.84 × 587.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.02x = 679,999.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,999.43/839.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.47

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