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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.63, 1,259.60 and 377.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.63, 1,259.60 and 377.42 is: 566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.63 : 1,259.60 = 377.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.63/1,259.60 = 377.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.63x = 1,259.60 × 377.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.63x = 475,398.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,398.23/839.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.20

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