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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.61, 1,259.53 and 291.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.61, 1,259.53 and 291.65 is: 437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.61 : 1,259.53 = 291.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.61/1,259.53 = 291.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.61x = 1,259.53 × 291.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.61x = 367,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,334.90/839.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.51

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