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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.11, 1,158.57 and 673.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.11, 1,158.57 and 673.48 is: 929.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.11 : 1,158.57 = 673.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.11/1,158.57 = 673.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.11x = 1,158.57 × 673.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.11x = 780,273.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,273.72/839.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.88

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