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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.64, 1,158.30 and 652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.64, 1,158.30 and 652.80 is: 900.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.64 : 1,158.30 = 652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.64/1,158.30 = 652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.64x = 1,158.30 × 652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.64x = 756,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,138.24/839.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.55

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