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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.78, 837.86 and 299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.78, 837.86 and 299.12 is: 447.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.78 : 837.86 = 299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.78/837.86 = 299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.78x = 837.86 × 299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.78x = 250,623.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,623.53/559.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.72

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