Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.08, 1,258.74 and 262
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 839.08, 1,258.74 and 262 is: 393.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
839.08 : 1,258.74 = 262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
839.08/1,258.74 = 262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
839.08x = 1,258.74 × 262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
839.08x = 329,789.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,789.88/839.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393.04
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