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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.57, 1,158.62 and 461.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.57, 1,158.62 and 461.45 is: 636.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.57 : 1,158.62 = 461.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.57/1,158.62 = 461.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.57x = 1,158.62 × 461.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.57x = 534,645.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,645.79/839.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.81

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