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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.92, 1,258.80 and 551.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.92, 1,258.80 and 551.92 is: 827.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.92 : 1,258.80 = 551.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.92/1,258.80 = 551.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.92x = 1,258.80 × 551.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.92x = 694,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,756.90/839.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.17

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