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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.94, 1,257.72 and 530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.94, 1,257.72 and 530.04 is: 794.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.94 : 1,257.72 = 530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.94/1,257.72 = 530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.94x = 1,257.72 × 530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.94x = 666,641.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,641.91/838.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.62

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