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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.56, 1,259.66 and 352.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.56, 1,259.66 and 352.57 is: 528.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.56 : 1,259.66 = 352.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.56/1,259.66 = 352.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.56x = 1,259.66 × 352.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.56x = 444,118.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,118.33/839.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.99

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