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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.58, 1,258.56 and 595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.58, 1,258.56 and 595.50 is: 892.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.58 : 1,258.56 = 595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.58/1,258.56 = 595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.58x = 1,258.56 × 595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.58x = 749,472.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,472.48/839.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.68

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