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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.09, 1,255.71 and 664.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.09, 1,255.71 and 664.22 is: 994.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.09 : 1,255.71 = 664.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.09/1,255.71 = 664.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.09x = 1,255.71 × 664.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.09x = 834,067.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,067.70/839.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.01

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