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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.60, 1,255.74 and 513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.60, 1,255.74 and 513.52 is: 768.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.60 : 1,255.74 = 513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.60/1,255.74 = 513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.60x = 1,255.74 × 513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.60x = 644,847.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,847.60/838.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.96

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