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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.56, 1,158.89 and 600.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.56, 1,158.89 and 600.58 is: 829.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.56 : 1,158.89 = 600.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.56/1,158.89 = 600.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.56x = 1,158.89 × 600.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.56x = 696,010.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,010.15/839.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.02

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