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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.02, 1,258.24 and 619.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.02, 1,258.24 and 619.32 is: 929.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.02 : 1,258.24 = 619.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.02/1,258.24 = 619.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.02x = 1,258.24 × 619.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.02x = 779,253.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,253.20/838.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.87

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