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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.94, 1,159.70 and 643.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.94, 1,159.70 and 643.11 is: 887.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.94 : 1,159.70 = 643.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.94/1,159.70 = 643.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.94x = 1,159.70 × 643.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.94x = 745,811.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,811.45/839.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.93

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