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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.26, 1,258.83 and 730.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.26, 1,258.83 and 730.98 is: 1,097.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.26 : 1,258.83 = 730.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.26/1,258.83 = 730.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.26x = 1,258.83 × 730.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.26x = 920,179.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,179.55/838.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.73

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