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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.78, 1,258.10 and 513.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.78, 1,258.10 and 513.46 is: 770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.78 : 1,258.10 = 513.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.78/1,258.10 = 513.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.78x = 1,258.10 × 513.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.78x = 645,984.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,984.03/838.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.15

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