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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.95, 1,259.42 and 377.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.95, 1,259.42 and 377.65 is: 566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.95 : 1,259.42 = 377.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.95/1,259.42 = 377.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.95x = 1,259.42 × 377.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.95x = 475,619.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,619.96/839.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.25

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