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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.38, 1,258.93 and 595.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.38, 1,258.93 and 595.16 is: 892.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.38 : 1,258.93 = 595.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.38/1,258.93 = 595.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.38x = 1,258.93 × 595.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.38x = 749,261.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,261.80/839.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.64

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