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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.88, 1,159.08 and 545.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.88, 1,159.08 and 545.40 is: 752.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.88 : 1,159.08 = 545.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.88/1,159.08 = 545.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.88x = 1,159.08 × 545.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.88x = 632,162.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,162.23/839.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.68

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