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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.80, 1,258.20 and 607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.80, 1,258.20 and 607.20 is: 910.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.80 : 1,258.20 = 607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.80/1,258.20 = 607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.80x = 1,258.20 × 607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.80x = 763,979.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,979.04/838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.80

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