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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.17, 1,259.24 and 791.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.17, 1,259.24 and 791.55 is: 1,189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.17 : 1,259.24 = 791.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.17/1,259.24 = 791.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.17x = 1,259.24 × 791.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.17x = 996,751.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,751.42/838.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.20

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