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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.91, 1,256.91 and 405.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.91, 1,256.91 and 405.14 is: 607.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.91 : 1,256.91 = 405.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.91/1,256.91 = 405.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.91x = 1,256.91 × 405.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.91x = 509,224.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,224.52/838.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.01

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