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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.69, 1,259.32 and 352.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.69, 1,259.32 and 352.47 is: 528.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.69 : 1,259.32 = 352.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.69/1,259.32 = 352.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.69x = 1,259.32 × 352.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.69x = 443,872.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,872.52/839.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.61

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