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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.29, 1,159.10 and 577.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.29, 1,159.10 and 577.66 is: 797.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.29 : 1,159.10 = 577.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.29/1,159.10 = 577.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.29x = 1,159.10 × 577.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.29x = 669,565.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,565.71/839.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.78

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