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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.65, 1,159.26 and 541.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.65, 1,159.26 and 541.03 is: 746.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.65 : 1,159.26 = 541.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.65/1,159.26 = 541.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.65x = 1,159.26 × 541.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.65x = 627,194.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,194.44/839.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.97

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