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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.56, 1,158.60 and 490.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.56, 1,158.60 and 490.46 is: 676.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.56 : 1,158.60 = 490.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.56/1,158.60 = 490.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.56x = 1,158.60 × 490.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.56x = 568,246.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,246.96/839.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.84

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