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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.07, 1,157.81 and 671.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.07, 1,157.81 and 671.18 is: 926.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.07 : 1,157.81 = 671.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.07/1,157.81 = 671.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.07x = 1,157.81 × 671.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.07x = 777,089.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,089.77/839.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.13

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