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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.80, 1,289.91 and 838.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.80, 1,289.91 and 838.86 is: 1,251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.80 : 1,289.91 = 838.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.80/1,289.91 = 838.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.80x = 1,289.91 × 838.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.80x = 1,082,061.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,061.89/864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.22

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