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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.56, 1,257.06 and 513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.56, 1,257.06 and 513.20 is: 769.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.56 : 1,257.06 = 513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.56/1,257.06 = 513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.56x = 1,257.06 × 513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.56x = 645,123.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,123.19/838.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.32

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