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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.26, 1,158.84 and 640.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.26, 1,158.84 and 640.48 is: 884.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.26 : 1,158.84 = 640.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.26/1,158.84 = 640.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.26x = 1,158.84 × 640.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.26x = 742,213.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,213.84/839.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.37

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