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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.69, 1,260.95 and 547.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.69, 1,260.95 and 547.69 is: 822.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.69 : 1,260.95 = 547.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.69/1,260.95 = 547.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.69x = 1,260.95 × 547.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.69x = 690,609.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,609.71/839.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.46

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