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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.92, 1,253.76 and 620.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.92, 1,253.76 and 620.01 is: 926.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.92 : 1,253.76 = 620.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.92/1,253.76 = 620.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.92x = 1,253.76 × 620.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.92x = 777,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,343.74/838.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.60

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