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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.70, 1,260.98 and 700.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.70, 1,260.98 and 700.73 is: 1,052.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.70 : 1,260.98 = 700.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.70/1,260.98 = 700.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.70x = 1,260.98 × 700.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.70x = 883,606.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,606.16/839.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.29

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