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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.88, 1,159.12 and 607.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.88, 1,159.12 and 607.16 is: 837.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.88 : 1,159.12 = 607.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.88/1,159.12 = 607.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.88x = 1,159.12 × 607.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.88x = 703,771.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,771.30/839.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.94

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