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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.58, 1,158.66 and 490.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.58, 1,158.66 and 490.38 is: 676.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.58 : 1,158.66 = 490.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.58/1,158.66 = 490.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.58x = 1,158.66 × 490.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.58x = 568,183.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,183.69/839.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.75

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