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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.36, 1,286.93 and 838.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.36, 1,286.93 and 838.02 is: 1,246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.36 : 1,286.93 = 838.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.36/1,286.93 = 838.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.36x = 1,286.93 × 838.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.36x = 1,078,468.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,468.89/865.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.27

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