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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.80, 1,258.84 and 564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.80, 1,258.84 and 564.24 is: 846.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.80 : 1,258.84 = 564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.80/1,258.84 = 564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.80x = 1,258.84 × 564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.80x = 710,287.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,287.88/838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.79

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