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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.77, 1,257.38 and 529.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.77, 1,257.38 and 529.73 is: 794.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.77 : 1,257.38 = 529.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.77/1,257.38 = 529.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.77x = 1,257.38 × 529.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.77x = 666,062.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,062.97/838.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.09

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