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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.82, 1,158.88 and 490.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.82, 1,158.88 and 490.54 is: 676.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.82 : 1,158.88 = 490.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.82/1,158.88 = 490.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.82x = 1,158.88 × 490.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.82x = 568,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,477.00/839.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.90

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