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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.75, 1,158.86 and 471.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.75, 1,158.86 and 471.75 is: 651.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.75 : 1,158.86 = 471.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.75/1,158.86 = 471.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.75x = 1,158.86 × 471.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.75x = 546,692.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,692.21/839.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.02

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