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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.88, 1,159.05 and 490.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.88, 1,159.05 and 490.58 is: 677.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.88 : 1,159.05 = 490.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.88/1,159.05 = 490.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.88x = 1,159.05 × 490.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.88x = 568,600.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,600.95/839.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.00

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