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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.80, 1,259.55 and 566.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.80, 1,259.55 and 566.10 is: 850.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.80 : 1,259.55 = 566.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.80/1,259.55 = 566.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.80x = 1,259.55 × 566.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.80x = 713,031.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,031.26/838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.06

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