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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.96, 1,259.52 and 711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.96, 1,259.52 and 711.52 is: 1,068.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.96 : 1,259.52 = 711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.96/1,259.52 = 711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.96x = 1,259.52 × 711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.96x = 896,173.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,173.67/838.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.20

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