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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.44, 1,257.66 and 783.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.44, 1,257.66 and 783.77 is: 1,175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.44 : 1,257.66 = 783.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.44/1,257.66 = 783.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.44x = 1,257.66 × 783.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.44x = 985,709.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,709.89/838.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.65

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