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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.99, 1,298.76 and 839.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.99, 1,298.76 and 839.61 is: 1,253.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.99 : 1,298.76 = 839.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.99/1,298.76 = 839.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.99x = 1,298.76 × 839.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.99x = 1,090,448.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,448.74/869.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.41

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