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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.76, 1,158.37 and 747.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.76, 1,158.37 and 747.14 is: 1,031.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.76 : 1,158.37 = 747.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.76/1,158.37 = 747.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.76x = 1,158.37 × 747.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.76x = 865,456.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,456.90/838.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.84

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