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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.59, 1,158.67 and 559.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.59, 1,158.67 and 559.64 is: 772.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.59 : 1,158.67 = 559.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.59/1,158.67 = 559.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.59x = 1,158.67 × 559.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.59x = 648,433.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,433.78/839.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.32

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