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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.90, 1,260.35 and 429.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.90, 1,260.35 and 429.03 is: 643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.90 : 1,260.35 = 429.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.90/1,260.35 = 429.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.90x = 1,260.35 × 429.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.90x = 540,725.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,725.82/839.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.80

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