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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.82, 1,258.07 and 427.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.82, 1,258.07 and 427.84 is: 641.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.82 : 1,258.07 = 427.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.82/1,258.07 = 427.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.82x = 1,258.07 × 427.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.82x = 538,252.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,252.67/838.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.68

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