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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.56, 1,256.76 and 699.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.56, 1,256.76 and 699.24 is: 1,047.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.56 : 1,256.76 = 699.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.56/1,256.76 = 699.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.56x = 1,256.76 × 699.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.56x = 878,776.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,776.86/838.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.96

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