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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.05, 1,255.05 and 676.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.05, 1,255.05 and 676.05 is: 1,012.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.05 : 1,255.05 = 676.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.05/1,255.05 = 676.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.05x = 1,255.05 × 676.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.05x = 848,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,476.55/838.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.44

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