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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.46, 1,258 and 561.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.46, 1,258 and 561.95 is: 843.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.46 : 1,258 = 561.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.46/1,258 = 561.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.46x = 1,258 × 561.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.46x = 706,933.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,933.10/838.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.13

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