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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.60, 1,155.46 and 679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.60, 1,155.46 and 679.92 is: 937.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.60 : 1,155.46 = 679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.60/1,155.46 = 679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.60x = 1,155.46 × 679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.60x = 785,620.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,620.36/837.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.94

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