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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.15, 1,257.32 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.15, 1,257.32 and 405 is: 607.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.15 : 1,257.32 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.15/1,257.32 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.15x = 1,257.32 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.15x = 509,215.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,215.61/838.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.55

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