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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.68, 1,258.65 and 607.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.68, 1,258.65 and 607.99 is: 911.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.68 : 1,258.65 = 607.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.68/1,258.65 = 607.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.68x = 1,258.65 × 607.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.68x = 765,246.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,246.61/839.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.36

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