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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.76, 1,258.94 and 514.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.76, 1,258.94 and 514.76 is: 772.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.76 : 1,258.94 = 514.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.76/1,258.94 = 514.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.76x = 1,258.94 × 514.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.76x = 648,051.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,051.95/838.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.63

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