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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.11, 1,257.75 and 351.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.11, 1,257.75 and 351.59 is: 527.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.11 : 1,257.75 = 351.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.11/1,257.75 = 351.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.11x = 1,257.75 × 351.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.11x = 442,210.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,210.56/839.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.00

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