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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.95, 1,252.78 and 685.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.95, 1,252.78 and 685.18 is: 1,023.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.95 : 1,252.78 = 685.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.95/1,252.78 = 685.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.95x = 1,252.78 × 685.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.95x = 858,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,373.24/838.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.15

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