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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.98, 1,251.27 and 795.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.98, 1,251.27 and 795.24 is: 1,186.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.98 : 1,251.27 = 795.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.98/1,251.27 = 795.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.98x = 1,251.27 × 795.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.98x = 995,059.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,059.95/838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.04

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