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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.26, 1,256.25 and 607.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.26, 1,256.25 and 607.92 is: 911.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.26 : 1,256.25 = 607.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.26/1,256.25 = 607.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.26x = 1,256.25 × 607.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.26x = 763,699.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,699.50/838.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.05

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