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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.01, 1,254.68 and 426.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.01, 1,254.68 and 426.26 is: 638.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.01 : 1,254.68 = 426.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.01/1,254.68 = 426.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.01x = 1,254.68 × 426.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.01x = 534,819.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,819.90/838.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.20

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