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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.44, 1,251.66 and 786.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.44, 1,251.66 and 786.92 is: 1,180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.44 : 1,251.66 = 786.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.44/1,251.66 = 786.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.44x = 1,251.66 × 786.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.44x = 984,956.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,956.29/834.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.38

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