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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.31, 1,259.43 and 791.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.31, 1,259.43 and 791.67 is: 1,189.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.31 : 1,259.43 = 791.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.31/1,259.43 = 791.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.31x = 1,259.43 × 791.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.31x = 997,052.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,052.95/838.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.37

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