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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.80, 1,256.18 and 802.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.80, 1,256.18 and 802.35 is: 1,201.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.80 : 1,256.18 = 802.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.80/1,256.18 = 802.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.80x = 1,256.18 × 802.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.80x = 1,007,892.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,892.01/838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.59

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