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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.01, 1,256.75 and 399.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.01, 1,256.75 and 399.22 is: 598.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.01 : 1,256.75 = 399.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.01/1,256.75 = 399.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.01x = 1,256.75 × 399.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.01x = 501,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,711.46/838.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.69

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