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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.78, 1,252.38 and 396.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.78, 1,252.38 and 396.18 is: 594.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.78 : 1,252.38 = 396.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.78/1,252.38 = 396.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.78x = 1,252.38 × 396.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.78x = 496,167.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,167.91/834.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.37

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