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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.17, 1,258.66 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.17, 1,258.66 and 262 is: 392.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.17 : 1,258.66 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.17/1,258.66 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.17x = 1,258.66 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.17x = 329,768.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,768.92/839.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.97

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