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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.18, 1,257.98 and 290.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.18, 1,257.98 and 290.99 is: 436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.18 : 1,257.98 = 290.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.18/1,257.98 = 290.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.18x = 1,257.98 × 290.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.18x = 366,051.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,051.86/839.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.20

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