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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.20, 1,255.38 and 496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.20, 1,255.38 and 496.44 is: 743.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.20 : 1,255.38 = 496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.20/1,255.38 = 496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.20x = 1,255.38 × 496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.20x = 623,220.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,220.85/838.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.52

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