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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.68, 1,251.71 and 638.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.68, 1,251.71 and 638.92 is: 954.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.68 : 1,251.71 = 638.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.68/1,251.71 = 638.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.68x = 1,251.71 × 638.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.68x = 799,744.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,744.09/837.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.71

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