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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.85, 1,258.16 and 529.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.85, 1,258.16 and 529.77 is: 794.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.85 : 1,258.16 = 529.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.85/1,258.16 = 529.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.85x = 1,258.16 × 529.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.85x = 666,532.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,532.77/838.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.58

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