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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.74, 1,339.48 and 838.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.74, 1,339.48 and 838.38 is: 1,256.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.74 : 1,339.48 = 838.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.74/1,339.48 = 838.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.74x = 1,339.48 × 838.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.74x = 1,122,993.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,993.24/893.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.51

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