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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.80, 1,493.70 and 839.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.80, 1,493.70 and 839.20 is: 1,258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.80 : 1,493.70 = 839.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.80/1,493.70 = 839.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.80x = 1,493.70 × 839.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.80x = 1,253,513.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,513.04/995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.80

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