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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.18, 1,256.28 and 632.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.18, 1,256.28 and 632.08 is: 947.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.18 : 1,256.28 = 632.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.18/1,256.28 = 632.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.18x = 1,256.28 × 632.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.18x = 794,069.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,069.46/838.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.37

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