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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.62, 1,255.95 and 545.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.62, 1,255.95 and 545.94 is: 817.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.62 : 1,255.95 = 545.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.62/1,255.95 = 545.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.62x = 1,255.95 × 545.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.62x = 685,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,673.34/838.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.62

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