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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.45, 1,256.00 and 754.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.45, 1,256.00 and 754.18 is: 1,128.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.45 : 1,256.00 = 754.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.45/1,256.00 = 754.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.45x = 1,256.00 × 754.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.45x = 947,254.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,254.48/839.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.43

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