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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.15, 1,159.75 and 652.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.15, 1,159.75 and 652.45 is: 901.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.15 : 1,159.75 = 652.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.15/1,159.75 = 652.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.15x = 1,159.75 × 652.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.15x = 756,678.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,678.89/839.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.72

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