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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.19, 1,251.63 and 684.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.19, 1,251.63 and 684.41 is: 1,022.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.19 : 1,251.63 = 684.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.19/1,251.63 = 684.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.19x = 1,251.63 × 684.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.19x = 856,633.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,633.04/838.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.01

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