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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.24, 1,256.43 and 632.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.24, 1,256.43 and 632.14 is: 947.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.24 : 1,256.43 = 632.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.24/1,256.43 = 632.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.24x = 1,256.43 × 632.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.24x = 794,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,239.66/838.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.51

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