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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.20, 1,254 and 550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.20, 1,254 and 550.20 is: 823.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.20 : 1,254 = 550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.20/1,254 = 550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.20x = 1,254 × 550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.20x = 689,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,950.80/838.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.13

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