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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.43, 1,159.92 and 653.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.43, 1,159.92 and 653.40 is: 902.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.43 : 1,159.92 = 653.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.43/1,159.92 = 653.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.43x = 1,159.92 × 653.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.43x = 757,891.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,891.73/839.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.86

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