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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.36, 1,258.57 and 345.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.36, 1,258.57 and 345.63 is: 518.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.36 : 1,258.57 = 345.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.36/1,258.57 = 345.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.36x = 1,258.57 × 345.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.36x = 434,998.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,998.69/839.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.25

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