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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.38, 1,158.44 and 606.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.38, 1,158.44 and 606.64 is: 837.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.38 : 1,158.44 = 606.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.38/1,158.44 = 606.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.38x = 1,158.44 × 606.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.38x = 702,756.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,756.04/839.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.23

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