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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.23, 1,255.25 and 529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.23, 1,255.25 and 529.16 is: 792.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.23 : 1,255.25 = 529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.23/1,255.25 = 529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.23x = 1,255.25 × 529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.23x = 664,219.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,219.17/838.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.41

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