Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839, 1,259.30 and 351.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 839, 1,259.30 and 351.92 is: 528.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
839 : 1,259.30 = 351.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
839/1,259.30 = 351.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
839x = 1,259.30 × 351.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
839x = 443,172.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 443,172.86/839 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528.22
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