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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.63, 1,259.40 and 291.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.63, 1,259.40 and 291.65 is: 437.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.63 : 1,259.40 = 291.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.63/1,259.40 = 291.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.63x = 1,259.40 × 291.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.63x = 367,304.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,304.01/839.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.46

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