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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.38, 1,158.48 and 490.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.38, 1,158.48 and 490.07 is: 676.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.38 : 1,158.48 = 490.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.38/1,158.48 = 490.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.38x = 1,158.48 × 490.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.38x = 567,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,730.50/839.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.37

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