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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.11, 1,259.06 and 377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.11, 1,259.06 and 377.02 is: 565.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.11 : 1,259.06 = 377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.11/1,259.06 = 377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.11x = 1,259.06 × 377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.11x = 474,690.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,690.80/839.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.71

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