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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.88, 1,258.79 and 377.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.88, 1,258.79 and 377.65 is: 566.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.88 : 1,258.79 = 377.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.88/1,258.79 = 377.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.88x = 1,258.79 × 377.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.88x = 475,381.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,381.73/839.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.01

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