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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.40, 1,259.61 and 530.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.40, 1,259.61 and 530.83 is: 796.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.40 : 1,259.61 = 530.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.40/1,259.61 = 530.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.40x = 1,259.61 × 530.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.40x = 668,642.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,642.34/839.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.57

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