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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.64, 1,258.10 and 738.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.64, 1,258.10 and 738.70 is: 1,112.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.64 : 1,258.10 = 738.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.64/1,258.10 = 738.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.64x = 1,258.10 × 738.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.64x = 929,358.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,358.47/835.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.15

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