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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.20, 1,256.64 and 549.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.20, 1,256.64 and 549.76 is: 823.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.20 : 1,256.64 = 549.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.20/1,256.64 = 549.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.20x = 1,256.64 × 549.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.20x = 690,850.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,850.41/839.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.22

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