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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.56, 1,254.86 and 618.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.56, 1,254.86 and 618.66 is: 925.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.56 : 1,254.86 = 618.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.56/1,254.86 = 618.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.56x = 1,254.86 × 618.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.56x = 776,331.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,331.69/838.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.79

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