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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.53, 1,258.62 and 511.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.53, 1,258.62 and 511.48 is: 766.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.53 : 1,258.62 = 511.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.53/1,258.62 = 511.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.53x = 1,258.62 × 511.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.53x = 643,758.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,758.96/839.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.81

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