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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.18, 1,158.60 and 540.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.18, 1,158.60 and 540.56 is: 746.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.18 : 1,158.60 = 540.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.18/1,158.60 = 540.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.18x = 1,158.60 × 540.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.18x = 626,290.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,290.11/839.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.31

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