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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.08, 1,258.40 and 400.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.08, 1,258.40 and 400.06 is: 599.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.08 : 1,258.40 = 400.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.08/1,258.40 = 400.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.08x = 1,258.40 × 400.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.08x = 503,435.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,435.50/839.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.99

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