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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.13, 1,258.91 and 492.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.13, 1,258.91 and 492.75 is: 739.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.13 : 1,258.91 = 492.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.13/1,258.91 = 492.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.13x = 1,258.91 × 492.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.13x = 620,327.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,327.29/839.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.25

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