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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.08, 1,371.27 and 839.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.08, 1,371.27 and 839.82 is: 1,261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.08 : 1,371.27 = 839.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.08/1,371.27 = 839.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.08x = 1,371.27 × 839.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.08x = 1,151,628.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,628.26/913.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.25

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