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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.57, 1,159.01 and 524.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.57, 1,159.01 and 524.98 is: 724.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.57 : 1,159.01 = 524.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.57/1,159.01 = 524.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.57x = 1,159.01 × 524.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.57x = 608,457.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,457.86/839.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.73

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