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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.16, 1,258.98 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.16, 1,258.98 and 262.04 is: 393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.16 : 1,258.98 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.16/1,258.98 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.16x = 1,258.98 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.16x = 329,903.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,903.12/839.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.13

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