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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.81, 1,259.52 and 254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.81, 1,259.52 and 254.66 is: 381.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.81 : 1,259.52 = 254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.81/1,259.52 = 254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.81x = 1,259.52 × 254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.81x = 320,742.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,742.11/839.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.92

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