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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.12, 1,259.04 and 352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.12, 1,259.04 and 352.28 is: 528.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.12 : 1,259.04 = 352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.12/1,259.04 = 352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.12x = 1,259.04 × 352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.12x = 443,534.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,534.61/839.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.57

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