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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.88, 1,256.19 and 606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.88, 1,256.19 and 606.12 is: 906.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.88 : 1,256.19 = 606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.88/1,256.19 = 606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.88x = 1,256.19 × 606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.88x = 761,401.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,401.88/839.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.56

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