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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.92, 1,257.21 and 468.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.92, 1,257.21 and 468.39 is: 701.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.92 : 1,257.21 = 468.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.92/1,257.21 = 468.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.92x = 1,257.21 × 468.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.92x = 588,864.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,864.59/838.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.93

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