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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.32, 1,256.26 and 617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.32, 1,256.26 and 617.20 is: 924.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.32 : 1,256.26 = 617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.32/1,256.26 = 617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.32x = 1,256.26 × 617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.32x = 775,363.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,363.67/838.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.90

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