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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.32, 1,258.50 and 608.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.32, 1,258.50 and 608.70 is: 913.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.32 : 1,258.50 = 608.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.32/1,258.50 = 608.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.32x = 1,258.50 × 608.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.32x = 766,048.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,048.95/838.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.79

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