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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.06, 1,256.74 and 317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.06, 1,256.74 and 317.98 is: 476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.06 : 1,256.74 = 317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.06/1,256.74 = 317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.06x = 1,256.74 × 317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.06x = 399,618.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,618.19/838.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.84

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