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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.98, 1,249.95 and 797.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.98, 1,249.95 and 797.67 is: 1,188.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.98 : 1,249.95 = 797.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.98/1,249.95 = 797.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.98x = 1,249.95 × 797.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.98x = 997,047.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,047.62/838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.40

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