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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.28, 1,258.86 and 498.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.28, 1,258.86 and 498.44 is: 748.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.28 : 1,258.86 = 498.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.28/1,258.86 = 498.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.28x = 1,258.86 × 498.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.28x = 627,466.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,466.18/838.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.52

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