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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.08, 1,258.62 and 406.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.08, 1,258.62 and 406.36 is: 609.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.08 : 1,258.62 = 406.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.08/1,258.62 = 406.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.08x = 1,258.62 × 406.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.08x = 511,452.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,452.82/839.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.54

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