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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.55, 1,256.58 and 747.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.55, 1,256.58 and 747.42 is: 1,120.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.55 : 1,256.58 = 747.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.55/1,256.58 = 747.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.55x = 1,256.58 × 747.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.55x = 939,193.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,193.02/838.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.03

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