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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.48, 1,259.02 and 352.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.48, 1,259.02 and 352.54 is: 528.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.48 : 1,259.02 = 352.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.48/1,259.02 = 352.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.48x = 1,259.02 × 352.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.48x = 443,854.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,854.91/839.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.73

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