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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.64, 1,158.53 and 490.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.64, 1,158.53 and 490.17 is: 676.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.64 : 1,158.53 = 490.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.64/1,158.53 = 490.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.64x = 1,158.53 × 490.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.64x = 567,874.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,874.20/839.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.33

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