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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.43, 1,260.23 and 530.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.43, 1,260.23 and 530.42 is: 796.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.43 : 1,260.23 = 530.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.43/1,260.23 = 530.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.43x = 1,260.23 × 530.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.43x = 668,442.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,442.24/839.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.30

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