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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.14, 1,256.88 and 596.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.14, 1,256.88 and 596.74 is: 893.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.14 : 1,256.88 = 596.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.14/1,256.88 = 596.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.14x = 1,256.88 × 596.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.14x = 750,030.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,030.57/839.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.81

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