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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.11, 1,256.79 and 252.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.11, 1,256.79 and 252.89 is: 379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.11 : 1,256.79 = 252.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.11/1,256.79 = 252.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.11x = 1,256.79 × 252.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.11x = 317,829.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,829.00/838.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.22

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