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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.94, 1,258.49 and 291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.94, 1,258.49 and 291.13 is: 436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.94 : 1,258.49 = 291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.94/1,258.49 = 291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.94x = 1,258.49 × 291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.94x = 366,380.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,380.14/838.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.72

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