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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.52, 1,258.56 and 339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.52, 1,258.56 and 339.12 is: 508.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.52 : 1,258.56 = 339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.52/1,258.56 = 339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.52x = 1,258.56 × 339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.52x = 426,802.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,802.87/839.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.39

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