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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.53, 1,158.58 and 524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.53, 1,158.58 and 524.80 is: 724.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.53 : 1,158.58 = 524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.53/1,158.58 = 524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.53x = 1,158.58 × 524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.53x = 608,022.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,022.78/839.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.24

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