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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.93, 1,251.65 and 615.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.93, 1,251.65 and 615.02 is: 921.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.93 : 1,251.65 = 615.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.93/1,251.65 = 615.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.93x = 1,251.65 × 615.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.93x = 769,780.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,780.45/834.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.97

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