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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.54, 1,155.06 and 651.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.54, 1,155.06 and 651.51 is: 898.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.54 : 1,155.06 = 651.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.54/1,155.06 = 651.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.54x = 1,155.06 × 651.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.54x = 752,533.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,533.14/837.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.50

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