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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.09, 1,257.28 and 547.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.09, 1,257.28 and 547.40 is: 821.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.09 : 1,257.28 = 547.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.09/1,257.28 = 547.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.09x = 1,257.28 × 547.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.09x = 688,226.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,226.05/838.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.19

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