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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834, 1,249.92 and 615.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834, 1,249.92 and 615.84 is: 922.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834 : 1,249.92 = 615.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834/1,249.92 = 615.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834x = 1,249.92 × 615.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834x = 769,750.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,750.73/834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.96

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