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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.73, 1,259.62 and 401.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.73, 1,259.62 and 401.03 is: 601.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.73 : 1,259.62 = 401.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.73/1,259.62 = 401.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.73x = 1,259.62 × 401.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.73x = 505,139.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,139.11/839.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.55

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