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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.27, 1,158.26 and 587.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.27, 1,158.26 and 587.22 is: 810.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.27 : 1,158.26 = 587.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.27/1,158.26 = 587.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.27x = 1,158.26 × 587.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.27x = 680,150.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,150.50/839.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.41

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