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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.76, 1,257.32 and 530.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.76, 1,257.32 and 530.96 is: 795.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.76 : 1,257.32 = 530.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.76/1,257.32 = 530.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.76x = 1,257.32 × 530.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.76x = 667,581.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,581.67/838.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.92

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