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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.76, 1,259.79 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.76, 1,259.79 and 262.50 is: 393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.76 : 1,259.79 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.76/1,259.79 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.76x = 1,259.79 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.76x = 330,694.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,694.88/839.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.80

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