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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.20, 1,259.09 and 400.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.20, 1,259.09 and 400.44 is: 600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.20 : 1,259.09 = 400.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.20/1,259.09 = 400.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.20x = 1,259.09 × 400.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.20x = 504,190.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,190.00/839.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.80

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