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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.04, 1,258.30 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.04, 1,258.30 and 291.08 is: 436.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.04 : 1,258.30 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.04/1,258.30 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.04x = 1,258.30 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.04x = 366,265.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,265.96/839.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.53

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