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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.71, 1,259.99 and 377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.71, 1,259.99 and 377.39 is: 566.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.71 : 1,259.99 = 377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.71/1,259.99 = 377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.71x = 1,259.99 × 377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.71x = 475,505.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,505.74/839.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.28

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