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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.91, 1,258.21 and 291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.91, 1,258.21 and 291.25 is: 436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.91 : 1,258.21 = 291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.91/1,258.21 = 291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.91x = 1,258.21 × 291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.91x = 366,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,453.66/838.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.82

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