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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.62, 1,259.58 and 291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.62, 1,259.58 and 291.64 is: 437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.62 : 1,259.58 = 291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.62/1,259.58 = 291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.62x = 1,259.58 × 291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.62x = 367,343.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,343.91/839.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.51

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