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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.99, 1,259.70 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.99, 1,259.70 and 292.16 is: 438.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.99 : 1,259.70 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.99/1,259.70 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.99x = 1,259.70 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.99x = 368,027.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,027.65/839.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.14

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