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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.16, 1,158.12 and 603.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.16, 1,158.12 and 603.18 is: 832.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.16 : 1,158.12 = 603.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.16/1,158.12 = 603.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.16x = 1,158.12 × 603.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.16x = 698,554.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,554.82/839.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.45

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