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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.04, 1,258.50 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.04, 1,258.50 and 291.18 is: 436.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.04 : 1,258.50 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.04/1,258.50 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.04x = 1,258.50 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.04x = 366,450.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,450.03/839.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.75

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