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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.51, 1,158.13 and 524.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.51, 1,158.13 and 524.57 is: 723.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.51 : 1,158.13 = 524.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.51/1,158.13 = 524.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.51x = 1,158.13 × 524.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.51x = 607,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,520.25/839.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.66

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