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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.94, 1,257.68 and 399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.94, 1,257.68 and 399.96 is: 599.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.94 : 1,257.68 = 399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.94/1,257.68 = 399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.94x = 1,257.68 × 399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.94x = 503,021.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,021.69/838.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.59

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