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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.46, 1,259.65 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.46, 1,259.65 and 352.50 is: 528.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.46 : 1,259.65 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.46/1,259.65 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.46x = 1,259.65 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.46x = 444,029.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,029.43/839.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.94

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