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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.32, 1,158.38 and 524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.32, 1,158.38 and 524.90 is: 724.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.32 : 1,158.38 = 524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.32/1,158.38 = 524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.32x = 1,158.38 × 524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.32x = 608,031.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,031.04/839.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.44

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