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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.08, 1,252.80 and 691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.08, 1,252.80 and 691.20 is: 1,033.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.08 : 1,252.80 = 691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.08/1,252.80 = 691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.08x = 1,252.80 × 691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.08x = 865,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,935.36/838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.24

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