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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.44, 1,156.03 and 617.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.44, 1,156.03 and 617.03 is: 851.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.44 : 1,156.03 = 617.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.44/1,156.03 = 617.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.44x = 1,156.03 × 617.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.44x = 713,308.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,308.17/837.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.77

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