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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.03, 1,258.97 and 377.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.03, 1,258.97 and 377.15 is: 565.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.03 : 1,258.97 = 377.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.03/1,258.97 = 377.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.03x = 1,258.97 × 377.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.03x = 474,812.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,812.35/839.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.91

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