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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.39, 1,257.95 and 376.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.39, 1,257.95 and 376.67 is: 564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.39 : 1,257.95 = 376.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.39/1,257.95 = 376.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.39x = 1,257.95 × 376.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.39x = 473,836.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,836.11/839.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.50

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