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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.91, 1,259.36 and 428.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.91, 1,259.36 and 428.84 is: 642.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.91 : 1,259.36 = 428.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.91/1,259.36 = 428.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.91x = 1,259.36 × 428.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.91x = 540,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,055.50/839.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.99

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