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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.41, 1,257.60 and 766.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.41, 1,257.60 and 766.32 is: 1,149.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.41 : 1,257.60 = 766.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.41/1,257.60 = 766.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.41x = 1,257.60 × 766.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.41x = 963,724.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,724.03/838.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.47

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