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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.96, 1,158.74 and 545.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.96, 1,158.74 and 545.32 is: 752.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.96 : 1,158.74 = 545.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.96/1,158.74 = 545.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.96x = 1,158.74 × 545.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.96x = 631,884.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,884.10/839.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.28

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