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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.24, 1,259.02 and 383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.24, 1,259.02 and 383.24 is: 574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.24 : 1,259.02 = 383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.24/1,259.02 = 383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.24x = 1,259.02 × 383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.24x = 482,506.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,506.82/839.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.93

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