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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.95, 1,257.92 and 376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.95, 1,257.92 and 376.65 is: 564.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.95 : 1,257.92 = 376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.95/1,257.92 = 376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.95x = 1,257.92 × 376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.95x = 473,795.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,795.57/838.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.75

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