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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.28, 1,158.36 and 654.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.28, 1,158.36 and 654.96 is: 903.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.28 : 1,158.36 = 654.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.28/1,158.36 = 654.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.28x = 1,158.36 × 654.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.28x = 758,679.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,679.47/839.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.96

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