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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.13, 1,157.96 and 485.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.13, 1,157.96 and 485.02 is: 669.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.13 : 1,157.96 = 485.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.13/1,157.96 = 485.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.13x = 1,157.96 × 485.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.13x = 561,636.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,636.42/839.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.31

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