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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.75, 1,159.39 and 541.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.75, 1,159.39 and 541.11 is: 747.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.75 : 1,159.39 = 541.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.75/1,159.39 = 541.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.75x = 1,159.39 × 541.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.75x = 627,357.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,357.52/839.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.08

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