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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.12, 1,262.12 and 731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.12, 1,262.12 and 731.20 is: 1,101.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.12 : 1,262.12 = 731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.12/1,262.12 = 731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.12x = 1,262.12 × 731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.12x = 922,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,862.14/838.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.11

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