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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.06, 1,257.40 and 761.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.06, 1,257.40 and 761.50 is: 1,142.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.06 : 1,257.40 = 761.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.06/1,257.40 = 761.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.06x = 1,257.40 × 761.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.06x = 957,510.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,510.10/838.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.53

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