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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.09, 1,258.94 and 400.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.09, 1,258.94 and 400.47 is: 600.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.09 : 1,258.94 = 400.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.09/1,258.94 = 400.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.09x = 1,258.94 × 400.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.09x = 504,165.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,165.70/839.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.85

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