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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.12, 1,158.14 and 485.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.12, 1,158.14 and 485.02 is: 669.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.12 : 1,158.14 = 485.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.12/1,158.14 = 485.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.12x = 1,158.14 × 485.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.12x = 561,721.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,721.06/839.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.42

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