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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.28, 1,254.18 and 563.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.28, 1,254.18 and 563.06 is: 842.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.28 : 1,254.18 = 563.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.28/1,254.18 = 563.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.28x = 1,254.18 × 563.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.28x = 706,178.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,178.59/838.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.41

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