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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.82, 1,258.64 and 406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.82, 1,258.64 and 406.02 is: 609.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.82 : 1,258.64 = 406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.82/1,258.64 = 406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.82x = 1,258.64 × 406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.82x = 511,033.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,033.01/838.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.23

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