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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.57, 1,259.49 and 428.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.57, 1,259.49 and 428.54 is: 642.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.57 : 1,259.49 = 428.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.57/1,259.49 = 428.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.57x = 1,259.49 × 428.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.57x = 539,741.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,741.84/839.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.88

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