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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839, 1,257.32 and 714.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839, 1,257.32 and 714.94 is: 1,071.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839 : 1,257.32 = 714.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839/1,257.32 = 714.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839x = 1,257.32 × 714.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839x = 898,908.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,908.36/839
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.40

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