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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.11, 1,258.39 and 291.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.11, 1,258.39 and 291.17 is: 436.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.11 : 1,258.39 = 291.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.11/1,258.39 = 291.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.11x = 1,258.39 × 291.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.11x = 366,405.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,405.42/839.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.66

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