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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.44, 1,257.76 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.44, 1,257.76 and 291.32 is: 436.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.44 : 1,257.76 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.44/1,257.76 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.44x = 1,257.76 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.44x = 366,410.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,410.64/839.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.49

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