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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.80, 1,148.22 and 607.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.80, 1,148.22 and 607.94 is: 839.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.80 : 1,148.22 = 607.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.80/1,148.22 = 607.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.80x = 1,148.22 × 607.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.80x = 698,048.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,048.87/831.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.20

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