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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.76, 1,259.84 and 352.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.76, 1,259.84 and 352.84 is: 529.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.76 : 1,259.84 = 352.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.76/1,259.84 = 352.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.76x = 1,259.84 × 352.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.76x = 444,521.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,521.95/839.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.34

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