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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.06, 1,255.05 and 426.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.06, 1,255.05 and 426.58 is: 638.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.06 : 1,255.05 = 426.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.06/1,255.05 = 426.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.06x = 1,255.05 × 426.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.06x = 535,379.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,379.23/838.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.83

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