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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.50, 1,259.52 and 377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.50, 1,259.52 and 377.68 is: 566.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.50 : 1,259.52 = 377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.50/1,259.52 = 377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.50x = 1,259.52 × 377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.50x = 475,687.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,687.33/839.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.63

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