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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.63, 1,257.80 and 594.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.63, 1,257.80 and 594.41 is: 891.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.63 : 1,257.80 = 594.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.63/1,257.80 = 594.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.63x = 1,257.80 × 594.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.63x = 747,648.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,648.90/838.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.52

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