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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.68, 1,259.12 and 291.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.68, 1,259.12 and 291.79 is: 437.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.68 : 1,259.12 = 291.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.68/1,259.12 = 291.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.68x = 1,259.12 × 291.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.68x = 367,398.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,398.34/839.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.55

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