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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.40, 1,158.06 and 485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.40, 1,158.06 and 485.28 is: 669.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.40 : 1,158.06 = 485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.40/1,158.06 = 485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.40x = 1,158.06 × 485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.40x = 561,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,983.36/839.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.51

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