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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.41, 1,256.99 and 786.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.41, 1,256.99 and 786.38 is: 1,180.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.41 : 1,256.99 = 786.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.41/1,256.99 = 786.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.41x = 1,256.99 × 786.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.41x = 988,461.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,461.58/837.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.39

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