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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.82, 1,257.02 and 735.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.82, 1,257.02 and 735.86 is: 1,102.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.82 : 1,257.02 = 735.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.82/1,257.02 = 735.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.82x = 1,257.02 × 735.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.82x = 924,990.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,990.74/838.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.73

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