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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.79, 1,259.67 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.79, 1,259.67 and 292.02 is: 438.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.79 : 1,259.67 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.79/1,259.67 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.79x = 1,259.67 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.79x = 367,848.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,848.83/839.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.02

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