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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.37, 1,259.18 and 291.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.37, 1,259.18 and 291.71 is: 437.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.37 : 1,259.18 = 291.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.37/1,259.18 = 291.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.37x = 1,259.18 × 291.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.37x = 367,315.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,315.40/839.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.61

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