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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.71, 1,258.38 and 718.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.71, 1,258.38 and 718.47 is: 1,077.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.71 : 1,258.38 = 718.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.71/1,258.38 = 718.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.71x = 1,258.38 × 718.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.71x = 904,108.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,108.28/838.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.97

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