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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.53, 1,252.08 and 761.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.53, 1,252.08 and 761.85 is: 1,137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.53 : 1,252.08 = 761.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.53/1,252.08 = 761.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.53x = 1,252.08 × 761.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.53x = 953,897.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,897.15/838.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.58

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