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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.40, 1,258.08 and 595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.40, 1,258.08 and 595.52 is: 893.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.40 : 1,258.08 = 595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.40/1,258.08 = 595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.40x = 1,258.08 × 595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.40x = 749,211.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,211.80/838.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.62

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