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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.28, 1,158.36 and 485.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.28, 1,158.36 and 485.25 is: 669.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.28 : 1,158.36 = 485.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.28/1,158.36 = 485.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.28x = 1,158.36 × 485.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.28x = 562,094.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,094.19/839.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.73

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