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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.12, 1,257.18 and 668.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.12, 1,257.18 and 668.20 is: 1,002.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.12 : 1,257.18 = 668.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.12/1,257.18 = 668.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.12x = 1,257.18 × 668.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.12x = 840,047.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,047.68/838.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.30

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