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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.35, 1,259.61 and 406.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.35, 1,259.61 and 406.81 is: 610.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.35 : 1,259.61 = 406.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.35/1,259.61 = 406.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.35x = 1,259.61 × 406.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.35x = 512,421.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,421.94/839.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.50

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