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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.79, 1,259.15 and 406.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.79, 1,259.15 and 406.71 is: 609.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.79 : 1,259.15 = 406.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.79/1,259.15 = 406.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.79x = 1,259.15 × 406.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.79x = 512,106.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,106.86/839.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.80

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