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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.70, 1,256.70 and 717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.70, 1,256.70 and 717.20 is: 1,074.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.70 : 1,256.70 = 717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.70/1,256.70 = 717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.70x = 1,256.70 × 717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.70x = 901,305.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,305.24/838.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.65

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