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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.76, 1,258.27 and 291.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.76, 1,258.27 and 291.26 is: 436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.76 : 1,258.27 = 291.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.76/1,258.27 = 291.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.76x = 1,258.27 × 291.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.76x = 366,486.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,486.14/838.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.94

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