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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.32, 1,256.82 and 674.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.32, 1,256.82 and 674.02 is: 1,009.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.32 : 1,256.82 = 674.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.32/1,256.82 = 674.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.32x = 1,256.82 × 674.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.32x = 847,121.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,121.82/839.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.30

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