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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.62, 1,259.04 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.62, 1,259.04 and 254.39 is: 381.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.62 : 1,259.04 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.62/1,259.04 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.62x = 1,259.04 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.62x = 320,287.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,287.19/839.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.47

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