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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.25, 1,249.48 and 811.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.25, 1,249.48 and 811.71 is: 1,209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.25 : 1,249.48 = 811.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.25/1,249.48 = 811.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.25x = 1,249.48 × 811.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.25x = 1,014,215.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,215.41/838.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.92

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