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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.82, 1,156.74 and 756.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.82, 1,156.74 and 756.78 is: 1,043.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.82 : 1,156.74 = 756.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.82/1,156.74 = 756.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.82x = 1,156.74 × 756.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.82x = 875,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,397.70/838.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.61

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