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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839, 1,257.86 and 453.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839, 1,257.86 and 453.72 is: 680.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839 : 1,257.86 = 453.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839/1,257.86 = 453.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839x = 1,257.86 × 453.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839x = 570,716.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,716.24/839
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.23

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