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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.80, 1,258.03 and 291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.80, 1,258.03 and 291.13 is: 436.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.80 : 1,258.03 = 291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.80/1,258.03 = 291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.80x = 1,258.03 × 291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.80x = 366,250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,250.27/838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.64

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