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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.45, 1,258.76 and 352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.45, 1,258.76 and 352.04 is: 527.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.45 : 1,258.76 = 352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.45/1,258.76 = 352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.45x = 1,258.76 × 352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.45x = 443,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,125.82/839.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.88

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