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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.32, 1,255.96 and 545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.32, 1,255.96 and 545.24 is: 816.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.32 : 1,255.96 = 545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.32/1,255.96 = 545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.32x = 1,255.96 × 545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.32x = 684,799.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,799.63/838.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.87

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