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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.19, 1,259.11 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.19, 1,259.11 and 376.84 is: 565.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.19 : 1,259.11 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.19/1,259.11 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.19x = 1,259.11 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.19x = 474,480.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,480.34/839.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.40

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