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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.61, 1,158.41 and 524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.61, 1,158.41 and 524.72 is: 723.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.61 : 1,158.41 = 524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.61/1,158.41 = 524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.61x = 1,158.41 × 524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.61x = 607,832.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,832.48/839.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.95

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