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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.08, 1,251.05 and 766.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.08, 1,251.05 and 766.72 is: 1,143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.08 : 1,251.05 = 766.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.08/1,251.05 = 766.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.08x = 1,251.05 × 766.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.08x = 959,205.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,205.06/839.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.16

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