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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.20, 1,255.46 and 700.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.20, 1,255.46 and 700.28 is: 1,048.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.20 : 1,255.46 = 700.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.20/1,255.46 = 700.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.20x = 1,255.46 × 700.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.20x = 879,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,173.53/838.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.88

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