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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.86, 1,257.81 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.86, 1,257.81 and 325.26 is: 487.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.86 : 1,257.81 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.86/1,257.81 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.86x = 1,257.81 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.86x = 409,115.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,115.28/838.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.70

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