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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.89, 1,259.52 and 352.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.89, 1,259.52 and 352.67 is: 528.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.89 : 1,259.52 = 352.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.89/1,259.52 = 352.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.89x = 1,259.52 × 352.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.89x = 444,194.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,194.38/839.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.87

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