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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.12, 1,253.94 and 595.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.12, 1,253.94 and 595.12 is: 890.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.12 : 1,253.94 = 595.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.12/1,253.94 = 595.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.12x = 1,253.94 × 595.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.12x = 746,244.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,244.77/838.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.38

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