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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.76, 1,257.99 and 550.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.76, 1,257.99 and 550.32 is: 824.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.76 : 1,257.99 = 550.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.76/1,257.99 = 550.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.76x = 1,257.99 × 550.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.76x = 692,290.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,290.77/839.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.40

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