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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.28, 1,257.60 and 594.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.28, 1,257.60 and 594.20 is: 891.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.28 : 1,257.60 = 594.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.28/1,257.60 = 594.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.28x = 1,257.60 × 594.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.28x = 747,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,265.92/838.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.43

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