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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.59, 1,259.18 and 352.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.59, 1,259.18 and 352.51 is: 528.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.59 : 1,259.18 = 352.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.59/1,259.18 = 352.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.59x = 1,259.18 × 352.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.59x = 443,869.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,869.95/839.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.68

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