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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.62, 1,255.18 and 398.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.62, 1,255.18 and 398.20 is: 597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.62 : 1,255.18 = 398.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.62/1,255.18 = 398.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.62x = 1,255.18 × 398.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.62x = 499,812.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,812.68/836.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.42

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