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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.35, 1,255.10 and 590.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.35, 1,255.10 and 590.49 is: 884.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.35 : 1,255.10 = 590.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.35/1,255.10 = 590.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.35x = 1,255.10 × 590.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.35x = 741,121.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,121.05/838.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.02

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