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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.89, 1,259.96 and 262.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.89, 1,259.96 and 262.63 is: 393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.89 : 1,259.96 = 262.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.89/1,259.96 = 262.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.89x = 1,259.96 × 262.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.89x = 330,903.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,903.29/839.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.98

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