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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.18, 1,250.60 and 395.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.18, 1,250.60 and 395.19 is: 592.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.18 : 1,250.60 = 395.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.18/1,250.60 = 395.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.18x = 1,250.60 × 395.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.18x = 494,222.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,222.64/834.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.47

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