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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.03, 1,259.05 and 530.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.03, 1,259.05 and 530.45 is: 796.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.03 : 1,259.05 = 530.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.03/1,259.05 = 530.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.03x = 1,259.05 × 530.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.03x = 667,869.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,869.74/839.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.00

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