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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.13, 1,257.94 and 319.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.13, 1,257.94 and 319.03 is: 478.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.13 : 1,257.94 = 319.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.13/1,257.94 = 319.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.13x = 1,257.94 × 319.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.13x = 401,320.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,320.60/839.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.26

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