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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.56, 1,259.34 and 254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.56, 1,259.34 and 254.56 is: 381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.56 : 1,259.34 = 254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.56/1,259.34 = 254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.56x = 1,259.34 × 254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.56x = 320,577.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,577.59/839.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.84

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