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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.70, 1,158.98 and 545.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.70, 1,158.98 and 545.13 is: 752.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.70 : 1,158.98 = 545.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.70/1,158.98 = 545.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.70x = 1,158.98 × 545.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.70x = 631,792.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,792.04/839.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.40

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