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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.64, 1,256.96 and 593.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.64, 1,256.96 and 593.84 is: 890.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.64 : 1,256.96 = 593.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.64/1,256.96 = 593.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.64x = 1,256.96 × 593.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.64x = 746,433.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,433.13/838.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.05

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