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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.32, 1,257.44 and 405.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.32, 1,257.44 and 405.04 is: 607.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.32 : 1,257.44 = 405.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.32/1,257.44 = 405.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.32x = 1,257.44 × 405.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.32x = 509,313.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,313.50/838.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.54

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