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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.80, 1,258.23 and 291.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.80, 1,258.23 and 291.03 is: 436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.80 : 1,258.23 = 291.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.80/1,258.23 = 291.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.80x = 1,258.23 × 291.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.80x = 366,182.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,182.68/838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.56

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