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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.31, 1,156.05 and 756.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.31, 1,156.05 and 756.27 is: 1,042.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.31 : 1,156.05 = 756.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.31/1,156.05 = 756.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.31x = 1,156.05 × 756.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.31x = 874,285.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,285.93/838.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.92

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