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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.88, 1,158.87 and 485.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.88, 1,158.87 and 485.82 is: 670.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.88 : 1,158.87 = 485.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.88/1,158.87 = 485.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.88x = 1,158.87 × 485.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.88x = 563,002.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,002.22/839.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.34

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