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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.76, 1,259.65 and 291.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.76, 1,259.65 and 291.95 is: 437.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.76 : 1,259.65 = 291.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.76/1,259.65 = 291.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.76x = 1,259.65 × 291.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.76x = 367,758.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,758.33/839.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.93

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