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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.92, 1,256.54 and 594.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.92, 1,256.54 and 594.70 is: 890.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.92 : 1,256.54 = 594.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.92/1,256.54 = 594.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.92x = 1,256.54 × 594.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.92x = 747,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,264.34/838.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.75

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