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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.70, 1,258.12 and 345.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.70, 1,258.12 and 345.14 is: 517.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.70 : 1,258.12 = 345.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.70/1,258.12 = 345.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.70x = 1,258.12 × 345.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.70x = 434,221.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,221.25/838.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.73

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