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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.71, 1,259.75 and 406.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.71, 1,259.75 and 406.63 is: 610.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.71 : 1,259.75 = 406.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.71/1,259.75 = 406.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.71x = 1,259.75 × 406.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.71x = 512,252.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,252.14/839.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.03

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