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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.93, 1,259.78 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.93, 1,259.78 and 377.46 is: 566.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.93 : 1,259.78 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.93/1,259.78 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.93x = 1,259.78 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.93x = 475,514.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,514.67/839.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.14

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