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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.23, 1,266.36 and 805.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.23, 1,266.36 and 805.52 is: 1,215.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.23 : 1,266.36 = 805.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.23/1,266.36 = 805.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.23x = 1,266.36 × 805.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.23x = 1,020,078.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,078.31/839.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.49

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