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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.52, 1,158.52 and 485.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.52, 1,158.52 and 485.50 is: 669.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.52 : 1,158.52 = 485.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.52/1,158.52 = 485.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.52x = 1,158.52 × 485.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.52x = 562,461.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,461.46/839.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.98

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