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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.76, 1,257.66 and 405.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.76, 1,257.66 and 405.48 is: 607.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.76 : 1,257.66 = 405.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.76/1,257.66 = 405.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.76x = 1,257.66 × 405.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.76x = 509,955.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,955.98/838.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.99

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