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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.69, 1,259.36 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.69, 1,259.36 and 291.90 is: 437.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.69 : 1,259.36 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.69/1,259.36 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.69x = 1,259.36 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.69x = 367,600.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,600.89/839.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.78

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