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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.59, 1,256.11 and 530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.59, 1,256.11 and 530.28 is: 794.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.59 : 1,256.11 = 530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.59/1,256.11 = 530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.59x = 1,256.11 × 530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.59x = 666,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,087.36/838.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.30

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