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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.02, 1,257.16 and 376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.02, 1,257.16 and 376.10 is: 563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.02 : 1,257.16 = 376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.02/1,257.16 = 376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.02x = 1,257.16 × 376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.02x = 472,817.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,817.88/839.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.54

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