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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.23, 1,256.52 and 405.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.23, 1,256.52 and 405.69 is: 608.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.23 : 1,256.52 = 405.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.23/1,256.52 = 405.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.23x = 1,256.52 × 405.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.23x = 509,757.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,757.60/838.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.14

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