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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.81, 1,255.96 and 545.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.81, 1,255.96 and 545.43 is: 816.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.81 : 1,255.96 = 545.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.81/1,255.96 = 545.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.81x = 1,255.96 × 545.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.81x = 685,040.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,040.59/838.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.69

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