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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.12, 1,259.01 and 376.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.12, 1,259.01 and 376.78 is: 565.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.12 : 1,259.01 = 376.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.12/1,259.01 = 376.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.12x = 1,259.01 × 376.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.12x = 474,369.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,369.79/839.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.32

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