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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.75, 1,259.37 and 352.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.75, 1,259.37 and 352.69 is: 528.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.75 : 1,259.37 = 352.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.75/1,259.37 = 352.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.75x = 1,259.37 × 352.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.75x = 444,172.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,172.13/839.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.93

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