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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.62, 1,264.39 and 732.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.62, 1,264.39 and 732.70 is: 1,103.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.62 : 1,264.39 = 732.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.62/1,264.39 = 732.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.62x = 1,264.39 × 732.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.62x = 926,418.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,418.55/839.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.38

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