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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.81, 1,259.72 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.81, 1,259.72 and 254.81 is: 382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.81 : 1,259.72 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.81/1,259.72 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.81x = 1,259.72 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.81x = 320,989.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,989.25/839.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.22

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