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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.56, 1,255.28 and 621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.56, 1,255.28 and 621.60 is: 930.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.56 : 1,255.28 = 621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.56/1,255.28 = 621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.56x = 1,255.28 × 621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.56x = 780,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,282.05/838.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.50

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