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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.97, 1,260.56 and 378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.97, 1,260.56 and 378.27 is: 567.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.97 : 1,260.56 = 378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.97/1,260.56 = 378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.97x = 1,260.56 × 378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.97x = 476,832.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,832.98/839.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.68

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