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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.90, 1,259.82 and 352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.90, 1,259.82 and 352.64 is: 528.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.90 : 1,259.82 = 352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.90/1,259.82 = 352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.90x = 1,259.82 × 352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.90x = 444,256.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,256.63/839.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.94

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