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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.26, 1,258.19 and 514.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.26, 1,258.19 and 514.26 is: 771.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.26 : 1,258.19 = 514.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.26/1,258.19 = 514.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.26x = 1,258.19 × 514.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.26x = 647,036.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,036.79/838.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.88

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