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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.04, 1,259.78 and 515.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.04, 1,259.78 and 515.45 is: 774.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.04 : 1,259.78 = 515.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.04/1,259.78 = 515.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.04x = 1,259.78 × 515.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.04x = 649,344.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,344.72/838.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.84

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