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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.52, 1,156.32 and 665.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.52, 1,156.32 and 665.28 is: 916.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.52 : 1,156.32 = 665.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.52/1,156.32 = 665.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.52x = 1,156.32 × 665.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.52x = 769,276.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,276.57/839.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.33

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