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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.94, 1,258.51 and 291.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.94, 1,258.51 and 291.82 is: 437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.94 : 1,258.51 = 291.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.94/1,258.51 = 291.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.94x = 1,258.51 × 291.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.94x = 367,258.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,258.39/839.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.24

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