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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.66, 1,259.48 and 291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.66, 1,259.48 and 291.84 is: 437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.66 : 1,259.48 = 291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.66/1,259.48 = 291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.66x = 1,259.48 × 291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.66x = 367,566.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,566.64/839.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.76

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