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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.11, 1,258.82 and 291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.11, 1,258.82 and 291.27 is: 436.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.11 : 1,258.82 = 291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.11/1,258.82 = 291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.11x = 1,258.82 × 291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.11x = 366,656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,656.50/839.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.96

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