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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.81, 1,259.44 and 352.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.81, 1,259.44 and 352.73 is: 528.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.81 : 1,259.44 = 352.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.81/1,259.44 = 352.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.81x = 1,259.44 × 352.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.81x = 444,242.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,242.27/839.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.98

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