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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.96, 1,259.48 and 532.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.96, 1,259.48 and 532.10 is: 798.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.96 : 1,259.48 = 532.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.96/1,259.48 = 532.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.96x = 1,259.48 × 532.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.96x = 670,173.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,173.79/838.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.82

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