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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.04, 1,258.20 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.04, 1,258.20 and 291.06 is: 436.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.04 : 1,258.20 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.04/1,258.20 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.04x = 1,258.20 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.04x = 366,211.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,211.69/839.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.47

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