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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.07, 1,259.21 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.07, 1,259.21 and 352.44 is: 528.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.07 : 1,259.21 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.07/1,259.21 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.07x = 1,259.21 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.07x = 443,796.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,796.85/839.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.92

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