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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.54, 1,255.49 and 632.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.54, 1,255.49 and 632.49 is: 946.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.54 : 1,255.49 = 632.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.54/1,255.49 = 632.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.54x = 1,255.49 × 632.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.54x = 794,084.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,084.87/838.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.99

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