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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.14, 1,250.78 and 773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.14, 1,250.78 and 773.52 is: 1,152.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.14 : 1,250.78 = 773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.14/1,250.78 = 773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.14x = 1,250.78 × 773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.14x = 967,503.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,503.35/839.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.97

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