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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.86, 1,153.59 and 614.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.86, 1,153.59 and 614.91 is: 848.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.86 : 1,153.59 = 614.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.86/1,153.59 = 614.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.86x = 1,153.59 × 614.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.86x = 709,354.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,354.03/835.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.65

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