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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.08, 1,258.62 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.08, 1,258.62 and 291.16 is: 436.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.08 : 1,258.62 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.08/1,258.62 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.08x = 1,258.62 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.08x = 366,459.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,459.80/839.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.74

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