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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.44, 1,255.59 and 426.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.44, 1,255.59 and 426.99 is: 639.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.44 : 1,255.59 = 426.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.44/1,255.59 = 426.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.44x = 1,255.59 × 426.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.44x = 536,124.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,124.37/838.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.43

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