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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.25, 1,258.98 and 291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.25, 1,258.98 and 291.30 is: 436.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.25 : 1,258.98 = 291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.25/1,258.98 = 291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.25x = 1,258.98 × 291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.25x = 366,740.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,740.87/839.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.99

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