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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.22, 1,157.22 and 728.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.22, 1,157.22 and 728.87 is: 1,006.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.22 : 1,157.22 = 728.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.22/1,157.22 = 728.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.22x = 1,157.22 × 728.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.22x = 843,457.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,457.16/838.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.25

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