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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.66, 1,158.78 and 525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.66, 1,158.78 and 525.12 is: 724.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.66 : 1,158.78 = 525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.66/1,158.78 = 525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.66x = 1,158.78 × 525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.66x = 608,498.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,498.55/839.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.70

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