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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.11, 1,157.61 and 480.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.11, 1,157.61 and 480.01 is: 662.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.11 : 1,157.61 = 480.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.11/1,157.61 = 480.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.11x = 1,157.61 × 480.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.11x = 555,664.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,664.38/839.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.21

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