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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.52, 1,257.74 and 607.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.52, 1,257.74 and 607.83 is: 910.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.52 : 1,257.74 = 607.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.52/1,257.74 = 607.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.52x = 1,257.74 × 607.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.52x = 764,489.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,489.07/839.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.63

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