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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.42, 1,257.29 and 595.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.42, 1,257.29 and 595.21 is: 891.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.42 : 1,257.29 = 595.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.42/1,257.29 = 595.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.42x = 1,257.29 × 595.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.42x = 748,345.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,345.29/839.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.50

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