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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.62, 1,257.86 and 566.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.62, 1,257.86 and 566.46 is: 849.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.62 : 1,257.86 = 566.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.62/1,257.86 = 566.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.62x = 1,257.86 × 566.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.62x = 712,528.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,528.79/838.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.64

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