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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.04, 1,257.55 and 351.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.04, 1,257.55 and 351.53 is: 526.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.04 : 1,257.55 = 351.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.04/1,257.55 = 351.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.04x = 1,257.55 × 351.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.04x = 442,060.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,060.26/839.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.86

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