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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.08, 1,257.76 and 453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.08, 1,257.76 and 453.52 is: 679.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.08 : 1,257.76 = 453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.08/1,257.76 = 453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.08x = 1,257.76 × 453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.08x = 570,419.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,419.32/839.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.82

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