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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.04, 1,257.30 and 398.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.04, 1,257.30 and 398.94 is: 598.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.04 : 1,257.30 = 398.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.04/1,257.30 = 398.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.04x = 1,257.30 × 398.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.04x = 501,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,587.26/838.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.52

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