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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.46, 1,157.67 and 749.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.46, 1,157.67 and 749.68 is: 1,035.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.46 : 1,157.67 = 749.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.46/1,157.67 = 749.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.46x = 1,157.67 × 749.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.46x = 867,879.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,879.15/838.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.08

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