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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.58, 1,257.60 and 608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.58, 1,257.60 and 608 is: 911.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.58 : 1,257.60 = 608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.58/1,257.60 = 608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.58x = 1,257.60 × 608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.58x = 764,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,620.80/838.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.80

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