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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.99, 1,154.76 and 641.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.99, 1,154.76 and 641.89 is: 886.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.99 : 1,154.76 = 641.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.99/1,154.76 = 641.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.99x = 1,154.76 × 641.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.99x = 741,227.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,227.93/835.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.65

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