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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838, 1,256.10 and 426.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838, 1,256.10 and 426.22 is: 638.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838 : 1,256.10 = 426.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838/1,256.10 = 426.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838x = 1,256.10 × 426.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838x = 535,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,374.94/838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.87

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