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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.87, 1,158.39 and 591.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.87, 1,158.39 and 591.26 is: 815.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.87 : 1,158.39 = 591.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.87/1,158.39 = 591.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.87x = 1,158.39 × 591.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.87x = 684,909.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,909.67/839.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.49

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