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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.68, 1,154.86 and 706.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.68, 1,154.86 and 706.46 is: 973.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.68 : 1,154.86 = 706.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.68/1,154.86 = 706.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.68x = 1,154.86 × 706.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.68x = 815,854.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,854.86/837.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.95

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