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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.62, 1,259.81 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.62, 1,259.81 and 377.52 is: 566.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.62 : 1,259.81 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.62/1,259.81 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.62x = 1,259.81 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.62x = 475,604.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,604.42/839.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.45

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