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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.85, 1,252.13 and 777

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.85, 1,252.13 and 777 is: 1,159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.85 : 1,252.13 = 777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.85/1,252.13 = 777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.85x = 1,252.13 × 777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.85x = 972,906.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,906.95/838.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.82

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