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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.24, 1,255.98 and 594.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.24, 1,255.98 and 594.32 is: 890.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.24 : 1,255.98 = 594.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.24/1,255.98 = 594.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.24x = 1,255.98 × 594.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.24x = 746,454.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,454.03/838.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.51

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