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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.70, 1,256.25 and 551.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.70, 1,256.25 and 551.70 is: 825.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.70 : 1,256.25 = 551.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.70/1,256.25 = 551.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.70x = 1,256.25 × 551.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.70x = 693,073.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,073.13/839.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.38

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