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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.55, 1,258.47 and 291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.55, 1,258.47 and 291.44 is: 436.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.55 : 1,258.47 = 291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.55/1,258.47 = 291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.55x = 1,258.47 × 291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.55x = 366,768.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,768.50/839.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.86

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