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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.46, 1,259.51 and 565.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.46, 1,259.51 and 565.09 is: 848.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.46 : 1,259.51 = 565.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.46/1,259.51 = 565.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.46x = 1,259.51 × 565.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.46x = 711,734.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,734.25/838.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.86

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