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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.18, 1,156.19 and 652.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.18, 1,156.19 and 652.01 is: 898.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.18 : 1,156.19 = 652.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.18/1,156.19 = 652.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.18x = 1,156.19 × 652.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.18x = 753,844.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,844.18/839.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.31

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