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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.76, 1,259.37 and 254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.76, 1,259.37 and 254.54 is: 381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.76 : 1,259.37 = 254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.76/1,259.37 = 254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.76x = 1,259.37 × 254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.76x = 320,553.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,553.74/839.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.72

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