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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.84, 1,158.93 and 490.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.84, 1,158.93 and 490.50 is: 676.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.84 : 1,158.93 = 490.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.84/1,158.93 = 490.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.84x = 1,158.93 × 490.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.84x = 568,455.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,455.17/839.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.87

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