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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.70, 1,259.62 and 346.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.70, 1,259.62 and 346.14 is: 519.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.70 : 1,259.62 = 346.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.70/1,259.62 = 346.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.70x = 1,259.62 × 346.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.70x = 436,004.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,004.87/839.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.24

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