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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.51, 1,259.11 and 352.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.51, 1,259.11 and 352.43 is: 528.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.51 : 1,259.11 = 352.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.51/1,259.11 = 352.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.51x = 1,259.11 × 352.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.51x = 443,748.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,748.14/839.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.58

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