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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.62, 1,259.55 and 530.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.62, 1,259.55 and 530.82 is: 797.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.62 : 1,259.55 = 530.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.62/1,259.55 = 530.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.62x = 1,259.55 × 530.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.62x = 668,594.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,594.33/838.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.26

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