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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.92, 1,259.88 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.92, 1,259.88 and 346.32 is: 519.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.92 : 1,259.88 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.92/1,259.88 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.92x = 1,259.88 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.92x = 436,321.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,321.64/839.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.48

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