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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.61, 1,259.73 and 428.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.61, 1,259.73 and 428.85 is: 643.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.61 : 1,259.73 = 428.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.61/1,259.73 = 428.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.61x = 1,259.73 × 428.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.61x = 540,235.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,235.21/839.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.44

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