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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.98, 1,256.04 and 513.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.98, 1,256.04 and 513.36 is: 768.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.98 : 1,256.04 = 513.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.98/1,256.04 = 513.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.98x = 1,256.04 × 513.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.98x = 644,800.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,800.69/838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.55

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