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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.86, 1,158.46 and 541.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.86, 1,158.46 and 541.49 is: 746.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.86 : 1,158.46 = 541.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.86/1,158.46 = 541.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.86x = 1,158.46 × 541.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.86x = 627,291.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,291.17/839.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.90

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