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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.87, 1,258.74 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.87, 1,258.74 and 377.16 is: 565.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.87 : 1,258.74 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.87/1,258.74 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.87x = 1,258.74 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.87x = 474,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,741.66/839.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.26

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