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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.09, 1,259.25 and 428.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.09, 1,259.25 and 428.57 is: 643.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.09 : 1,259.25 = 428.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.09/1,259.25 = 428.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.09x = 1,259.25 × 428.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.09x = 539,679.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,679.92/839.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.17

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