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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.70, 1,259.11 and 531.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.70, 1,259.11 and 531.84 is: 798.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.70 : 1,259.11 = 531.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.70/1,259.11 = 531.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.70x = 1,259.11 × 531.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.70x = 669,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,645.06/838.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.43

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