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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.57, 1,257.93 and 514.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.57, 1,257.93 and 514.26 is: 770.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.57 : 1,257.93 = 514.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.57/1,257.93 = 514.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.57x = 1,257.93 × 514.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.57x = 646,903.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,903.08/839.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.52

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