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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.04, 1,255.70 and 594.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.04, 1,255.70 and 594.14 is: 890.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.04 : 1,255.70 = 594.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.04/1,255.70 = 594.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.04x = 1,255.70 × 594.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.04x = 746,061.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,061.60/838.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.25

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