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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.63, 1,260.81 and 685.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.63, 1,260.81 and 685.68 is: 1,030.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.63 : 1,260.81 = 685.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.63/1,260.81 = 685.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.63x = 1,260.81 × 685.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.63x = 864,512.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,512.20/838.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.86

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