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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.64, 1,158.78 and 490.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.64, 1,158.78 and 490.38 is: 676.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.64 : 1,158.78 = 490.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.64/1,158.78 = 490.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.64x = 1,158.78 × 490.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.64x = 568,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,242.54/839.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.77

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