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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.90, 1,158.90 and 490.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.90, 1,158.90 and 490.52 is: 676.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.90 : 1,158.90 = 490.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.90/1,158.90 = 490.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.90x = 1,158.90 × 490.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.90x = 568,464.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,464.69/839.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.82

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