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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.10, 1,156.95 and 699.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.10, 1,156.95 and 699.42 is: 964.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.10 : 1,156.95 = 699.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.10/1,156.95 = 699.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.10x = 1,156.95 × 699.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.10x = 809,193.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,193.97/839.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.36

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