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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.46, 1,255.34 and 632.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.46, 1,255.34 and 632.38 is: 946.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.46 : 1,255.34 = 632.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.46/1,255.34 = 632.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.46x = 1,255.34 × 632.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.46x = 793,851.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,851.91/838.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.80

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