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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.24, 1,251.04 and 816.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.24, 1,251.04 and 816.40 is: 1,218.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.24 : 1,251.04 = 816.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.24/1,251.04 = 816.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.24x = 1,251.04 × 816.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.24x = 1,021,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,349.06/838.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.44

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