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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.62, 1,262.88 and 731.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.62, 1,262.88 and 731.70 is: 1,101.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.62 : 1,262.88 = 731.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.62/1,262.88 = 731.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.62x = 1,262.88 × 731.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.62x = 924,049.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,049.30/838.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.87

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