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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.26, 1,257.68 and 530.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.26, 1,257.68 and 530.15 is: 794.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.26 : 1,257.68 = 530.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.26/1,257.68 = 530.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.26x = 1,257.68 × 530.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.26x = 666,751.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,751.11/839.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.45

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