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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.10, 1,251.01 and 776.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.10, 1,251.01 and 776.25 is: 1,158.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.10 : 1,251.01 = 776.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.10/1,251.01 = 776.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.10x = 1,251.01 × 776.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.10x = 971,097.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,097.48/838.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.69

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