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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.64, 1,258.94 and 492.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.64, 1,258.94 and 492.23 is: 738.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.64 : 1,258.94 = 492.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.64/1,258.94 = 492.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.64x = 1,258.94 × 492.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.64x = 619,688.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,688.04/838.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.92

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