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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.83, 1,259.62 and 339.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.83, 1,259.62 and 339.55 is: 509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.83 : 1,259.62 = 339.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.83/1,259.62 = 339.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.83x = 1,259.62 × 339.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.83x = 427,703.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,703.97/839.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.27

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