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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.75, 1,158.86 and 490.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.75, 1,158.86 and 490.37 is: 676.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.75 : 1,158.86 = 490.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.75/1,158.86 = 490.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.75x = 1,158.86 × 490.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.75x = 568,270.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,270.18/839.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.71

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