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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.53, 1,262.24 and 596.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.53, 1,262.24 and 596.73 is: 898.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.53 : 1,262.24 = 596.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.53/1,262.24 = 596.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.53x = 1,262.24 × 596.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.53x = 753,213.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,213.49/838.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.25

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