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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.90, 1,256.58 and 731.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.90, 1,256.58 and 731.45 is: 1,094.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.90 : 1,256.58 = 731.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.90/1,256.58 = 731.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.90x = 1,256.58 × 731.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.90x = 919,119.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,119.16/839.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.33

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