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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.77, 1,259.08 and 400.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.77, 1,259.08 and 400.44 is: 600.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.77 : 1,259.08 = 400.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.77/1,259.08 = 400.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.77x = 1,259.08 × 400.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.77x = 504,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,189.72/839.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.39

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