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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.97, 1,260.36 and 515.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.97, 1,260.36 and 515.97 is: 774.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.97 : 1,260.36 = 515.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.97/1,260.36 = 515.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.97x = 1,260.36 × 515.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.97x = 650,307.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,307.95/839.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.20

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