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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.44, 1,258.56 and 595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.44, 1,258.56 and 595.44 is: 893.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.44 : 1,258.56 = 595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.44/1,258.56 = 595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.44x = 1,258.56 × 595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.44x = 749,396.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,396.97/838.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.80

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