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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.04, 1,158.75 and 577.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.04, 1,158.75 and 577.41 is: 797.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.04 : 1,158.75 = 577.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.04/1,158.75 = 577.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.04x = 1,158.75 × 577.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.04x = 669,073.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,073.84/839.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.43

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