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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.29, 1,258.95 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.29, 1,258.95 and 291.48 is: 437.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.29 : 1,258.95 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.29/1,258.95 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.29x = 1,258.95 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.29x = 366,962.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,962.92/839.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.23

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