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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.20, 1,258.72 and 699.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.20, 1,258.72 and 699.23 is: 1,050.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.20 : 1,258.72 = 699.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.20/1,258.72 = 699.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.20x = 1,258.72 × 699.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.20x = 880,140.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,140.12/838.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.04

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