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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.38, 1,158.94 and 630.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.38, 1,158.94 and 630.02 is: 869.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.38 : 1,158.94 = 630.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.38/1,158.94 = 630.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.38x = 1,158.94 × 630.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.38x = 730,155.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,155.38/839.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.87

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