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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.22, 1,255.96 and 806.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.22, 1,255.96 and 806.22 is: 1,208.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.22 : 1,255.96 = 806.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.22/1,255.96 = 806.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.22x = 1,255.96 × 806.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.22x = 1,012,576.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,576.54/838.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.02

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