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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.98, 1,258.01 and 345.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.98, 1,258.01 and 345.26 is: 517.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.98 : 1,258.01 = 345.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.98/1,258.01 = 345.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.98x = 1,258.01 × 345.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.98x = 434,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,332.52/838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.69

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