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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.38, 1,259.33 and 291.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.38, 1,259.33 and 291.57 is: 437.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.38 : 1,259.33 = 291.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.38/1,259.33 = 291.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.38x = 1,259.33 × 291.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.38x = 367,182.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,182.85/839.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.45

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