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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.35, 1,150.97 and 677.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.35, 1,150.97 and 677.15 is: 934.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.35 : 1,150.97 = 677.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.35/1,150.97 = 677.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.35x = 1,150.97 × 677.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.35x = 779,380.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,380.99/834.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.12

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