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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.65, 1,255.01 and 545.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.65, 1,255.01 and 545.97 is: 817.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.65 : 1,255.01 = 545.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.65/1,255.01 = 545.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.65x = 1,255.01 × 545.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.65x = 685,195.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,195.08/838.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.02

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