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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.99, 1,259.93 and 516.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.99, 1,259.93 and 516.25 is: 775.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.99 : 1,259.93 = 516.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.99/1,259.93 = 516.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.99x = 1,259.93 × 516.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.99x = 650,438.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,438.86/838.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.26

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