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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.92, 1,257.92 and 449.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.92, 1,257.92 and 449.38 is: 673.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.92 : 1,257.92 = 449.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.92/1,257.92 = 449.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.92x = 1,257.92 × 449.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.92x = 565,284.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,284.09/838.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.82

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