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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.08, 1,257.72 and 632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.08, 1,257.72 and 632.88 is: 949.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.08 : 1,257.72 = 632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.08/1,257.72 = 632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.08x = 1,257.72 × 632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.08x = 795,985.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,985.83/838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.77

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