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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.23, 1,157.30 and 785.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.23, 1,157.30 and 785.95 is: 1,085.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.23 : 1,157.30 = 785.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.23/1,157.30 = 785.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.23x = 1,157.30 × 785.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.23x = 909,579.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,579.94/838.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.12

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