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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.22, 1,258.74 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.22, 1,258.74 and 291.36 is: 437.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.22 : 1,258.74 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.22/1,258.74 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.22x = 1,258.74 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.22x = 366,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,746.49/839.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.01

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