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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.05, 1,258.53 and 428.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.05, 1,258.53 and 428.17 is: 642.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.05 : 1,258.53 = 428.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.05/1,258.53 = 428.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.05x = 1,258.53 × 428.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.05x = 538,864.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,864.79/839.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.23

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