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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.88, 1,260.32 and 346.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.88, 1,260.32 and 346.19 is: 519.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.88 : 1,260.32 = 346.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.88/1,260.32 = 346.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.88x = 1,260.32 × 346.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.88x = 436,302.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,302.15/839.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.48

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