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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.80, 1,160.46 and 606.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.80, 1,160.46 and 606.52 is: 838.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.80 : 1,160.46 = 606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.80/1,160.46 = 606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.80x = 1,160.46 × 606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.80x = 703,842.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,842.20/839.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.11

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