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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.39, 1,254.45 and 508.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.39, 1,254.45 and 508.12 is: 760.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.39 : 1,254.45 = 508.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.39/1,254.45 = 508.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.39x = 1,254.45 × 508.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.39x = 637,411.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,411.13/838.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.28

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