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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.79, 1,158.44 and 528.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.79, 1,158.44 and 528.75 is: 729.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.79 : 1,158.44 = 528.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.79/1,158.44 = 528.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.79x = 1,158.44 × 528.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.79x = 612,522.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,522.51/839.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.38

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