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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.70, 1,259.35 and 291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.70, 1,259.35 and 291.80 is: 437.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.70 : 1,259.35 = 291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.70/1,259.35 = 291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.70x = 1,259.35 × 291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.70x = 367,480.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,480.75/839.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.63

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