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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.82, 1,260.04 and 352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.82, 1,260.04 and 352.82 is: 529.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.82 : 1,260.04 = 352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.82/1,260.04 = 352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.82x = 1,260.04 × 352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.82x = 444,567.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,567.31/839.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.36

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