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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.22, 1,256.31 and 594.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.22, 1,256.31 and 594.81 is: 891.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.22 : 1,256.31 = 594.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.22/1,256.31 = 594.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.22x = 1,256.31 × 594.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.22x = 747,265.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,265.75/838.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.50

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