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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.34, 1,259.07 and 291.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.34, 1,259.07 and 291.51 is: 437.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.34 : 1,259.07 = 291.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.34/1,259.07 = 291.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.34x = 1,259.07 × 291.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.34x = 367,031.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,031.50/839.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.29

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