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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.08, 1,258.62 and 700.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.08, 1,258.62 and 700.84 is: 1,051.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.08 : 1,258.62 = 700.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.08/1,258.62 = 700.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.08x = 1,258.62 × 700.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.08x = 882,091.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,091.24/839.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.26

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