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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.86, 1,252.28 and 729.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.86, 1,252.28 and 729.52 is: 1,089.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.86 : 1,252.28 = 729.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.86/1,252.28 = 729.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.86x = 1,252.28 × 729.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.86x = 913,563.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,563.31/838.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.05

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