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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.86, 1,252.65 and 685.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.86, 1,252.65 and 685.10 is: 1,023.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.86 : 1,252.65 = 685.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.86/1,252.65 = 685.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.86x = 1,252.65 × 685.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.86x = 858,181.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,181.68/838.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.03

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