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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.04, 1,155.18 and 782.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.04, 1,155.18 and 782.92 is: 1,079.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.04 : 1,155.18 = 782.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.04/1,155.18 = 782.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.04x = 1,155.18 × 782.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.04x = 904,413.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,413.53/838.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.20

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