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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.46, 1,258.10 and 560.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.46, 1,258.10 and 560.99 is: 841.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.46 : 1,258.10 = 560.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.46/1,258.10 = 560.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.46x = 1,258.10 × 560.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.46x = 705,772.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,772.42/838.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.75

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