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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.29, 1,255.61 and 404.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.29, 1,255.61 and 404.53 is: 605.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.29 : 1,255.61 = 404.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.29/1,255.61 = 404.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.29x = 1,255.61 × 404.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.29x = 507,931.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,931.46/838.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.92

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