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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.16, 1,155.67 and 652.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.16, 1,155.67 and 652.32 is: 898.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.16 : 1,155.67 = 652.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.16/1,155.67 = 652.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.16x = 1,155.67 × 652.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.16x = 753,865.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,865.02/839.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.36

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