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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.70, 1,259.24 and 352.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.70, 1,259.24 and 352.49 is: 528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.70 : 1,259.24 = 352.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.70/1,259.24 = 352.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.70x = 1,259.24 × 352.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.70x = 443,869.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,869.51/839.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.60

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