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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.31, 1,154.97 and 659.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.31, 1,154.97 and 659.99 is: 910.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.31 : 1,154.97 = 659.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.31/1,154.97 = 659.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.31x = 1,154.97 × 659.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.31x = 762,265.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,265.35/837.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.38

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