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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.58, 1,255.53 and 632.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.58, 1,255.53 and 632.51 is: 946.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.58 : 1,255.53 = 632.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.58/1,255.53 = 632.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.58x = 1,255.53 × 632.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.58x = 794,129.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,129.00/838.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.99

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