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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.48, 1,256.91 and 529.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.48, 1,256.91 and 529.38 is: 793.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.48 : 1,256.91 = 529.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.48/1,256.91 = 529.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.48x = 1,256.91 × 529.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.48x = 665,383.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,383.02/838.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.56

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