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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.24, 1,256.68 and 577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.24, 1,256.68 and 577.44 is: 865.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.24 : 1,256.68 = 577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.24/1,256.68 = 577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.24x = 1,256.68 × 577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.24x = 725,657.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,657.30/838.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.69

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