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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.87, 1,258.69 and 376.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.87, 1,258.69 and 376.77 is: 565.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.87 : 1,258.69 = 376.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.87/1,258.69 = 376.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.87x = 1,258.69 × 376.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.87x = 474,235.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,235.69/838.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.33

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