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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.92, 1,258.42 and 513.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.92, 1,258.42 and 513.56 is: 770.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.92 : 1,258.42 = 513.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.92/1,258.42 = 513.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.92x = 1,258.42 × 513.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.92x = 646,274.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,274.18/838.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.36

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