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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.85, 1,260.32 and 444.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.85, 1,260.32 and 444.89 is: 667.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.85 : 1,260.32 = 444.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.85/1,260.32 = 444.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.85x = 1,260.32 × 444.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.85x = 560,705.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,705.94/839.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.62

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