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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.05, 1,258.57 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.05, 1,258.57 and 254.04 is: 381.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.05 : 1,258.57 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.05/1,258.57 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.05x = 1,258.57 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.05x = 319,729.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,729.80/839.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.06

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