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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.62, 1,158.78 and 490.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.62, 1,158.78 and 490.27 is: 676.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.62 : 1,158.78 = 490.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.62/1,158.78 = 490.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.62x = 1,158.78 × 490.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.62x = 568,115.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,115.07/839.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.63

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