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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.16, 1,256.68 and 692.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.16, 1,256.68 and 692.01 is: 1,036.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.16 : 1,256.68 = 692.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.16/1,256.68 = 692.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.16x = 1,256.68 × 692.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.16x = 869,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,635.99/839.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.32

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