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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.34, 1,257.20 and 405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.34, 1,257.20 and 405.60 is: 607.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.34 : 1,257.20 = 405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.34/1,257.20 = 405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.34x = 1,257.20 × 405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.34x = 509,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,920.32/839.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.53

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