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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.65, 1,258.11 and 513.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.65, 1,258.11 and 513.57 is: 770.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.65 : 1,258.11 = 513.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.65/1,258.11 = 513.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.65x = 1,258.11 × 513.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.65x = 646,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,127.55/838.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.44

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