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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.28, 1,258.68 and 291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.28, 1,258.68 and 291.28 is: 436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.28 : 1,258.68 = 291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.28/1,258.68 = 291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.28x = 1,258.68 × 291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.28x = 366,628.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,628.31/839.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.84

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