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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.73, 1,257.50 and 530.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.73, 1,257.50 and 530.65 is: 794.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.73 : 1,257.50 = 530.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.73/1,257.50 = 530.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.73x = 1,257.50 × 530.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.73x = 667,292.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,292.38/839.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.65

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