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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.48, 1,256.80 and 716.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.48, 1,256.80 and 716.37 is: 1,073.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.48 : 1,256.80 = 716.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.48/1,256.80 = 716.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.48x = 1,256.80 × 716.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.48x = 900,333.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,333.82/838.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.77

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