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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.12, 1,157.64 and 663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.12, 1,157.64 and 663.76 is: 915.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.12 : 1,157.64 = 663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.12/1,157.64 = 663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.12x = 1,157.64 × 663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.12x = 768,395.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,395.13/839.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.72

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