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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.14, 1,255.38 and 595.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.14, 1,255.38 and 595.74 is: 892.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.14 : 1,255.38 = 595.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.14/1,255.38 = 595.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.14x = 1,255.38 × 595.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.14x = 747,880.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,880.08/838.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.31

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