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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.37, 1,259.10 and 771.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.37, 1,259.10 and 771.72 is: 1,157.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.37 : 1,259.10 = 771.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.37/1,259.10 = 771.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.37x = 1,259.10 × 771.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.37x = 971,672.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,672.65/839.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.62

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