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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.12, 1,258.85 and 422.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.12, 1,258.85 and 422.88 is: 634.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.12 : 1,258.85 = 422.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.12/1,258.85 = 422.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.12x = 1,258.85 × 422.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.12x = 532,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,343.55/839.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.41

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