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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.80, 1,260.17 and 792.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.80, 1,260.17 and 792.17 is: 1,190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.80 : 1,260.17 = 792.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.80/1,260.17 = 792.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.80x = 1,260.17 × 792.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.80x = 998,268.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,268.87/838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.12

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