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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.52, 1,259.33 and 254.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.52, 1,259.33 and 254.57 is: 381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.52 : 1,259.33 = 254.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.52/1,259.33 = 254.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.52x = 1,259.33 × 254.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.52x = 320,580.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,580.07/839.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.86

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