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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.84, 1,259.46 and 284.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.84, 1,259.46 and 284.46 is: 426.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.84 : 1,259.46 = 284.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.84/1,259.46 = 284.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.84x = 1,259.46 × 284.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.84x = 358,268.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,268.75/839.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.59

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