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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.12, 1,158.92 and 573.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.12, 1,158.92 and 573.09 is: 791.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.12 : 1,158.92 = 573.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.12/1,158.92 = 573.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.12x = 1,158.92 × 573.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.12x = 664,162.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,162.60/839.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.50

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