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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.32, 1,256.45 and 632.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.32, 1,256.45 and 632.23 is: 947.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.32 : 1,256.45 = 632.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.32/1,256.45 = 632.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.32x = 1,256.45 × 632.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.32x = 794,362.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,362.22/838.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.57

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