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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.44, 1,157.92 and 590.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.44, 1,157.92 and 590.98 is: 815.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.44 : 1,157.92 = 590.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.44/1,157.92 = 590.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.44x = 1,157.92 × 590.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.44x = 684,307.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,307.56/839.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.20

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