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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.82, 1,259.75 and 254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.82, 1,259.75 and 254.84 is: 382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.82 : 1,259.75 = 254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.82/1,259.75 = 254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.82x = 1,259.75 × 254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.82x = 321,027.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,027.12/839.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.26

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