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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.73, 1,258.36 and 422.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.73, 1,258.36 and 422.68 is: 633.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.73 : 1,258.36 = 422.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.73/1,258.36 = 422.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.73x = 1,258.36 × 422.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.73x = 531,884.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,884.64/839.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.40

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