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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.59, 1,158.67 and 485.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.59, 1,158.67 and 485.50 is: 670.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.59 : 1,158.67 = 485.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.59/1,158.67 = 485.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.59x = 1,158.67 × 485.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.59x = 562,534.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,534.29/839.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.01

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