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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.76, 1,159.26 and 545.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.76, 1,159.26 and 545.36 is: 752.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.76 : 1,159.26 = 545.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.76/1,159.26 = 545.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.76x = 1,159.26 × 545.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.76x = 632,214.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,214.03/839.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.85

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