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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.31, 1,158.44 and 490.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.31, 1,158.44 and 490.07 is: 676.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.31 : 1,158.44 = 490.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.31/1,158.44 = 490.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.31x = 1,158.44 × 490.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.31x = 567,716.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,716.69/839.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.41

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