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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.31, 1,256.27 and 448.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.31, 1,256.27 and 448.76 is: 671.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.31 : 1,256.27 = 448.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.31/1,256.27 = 448.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.31x = 1,256.27 × 448.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.31x = 563,755.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,755.20/839.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.69

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