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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.70, 1,157.26 and 714.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.70, 1,157.26 and 714.62 is: 987.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.70 : 1,157.26 = 714.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.70/1,157.26 = 714.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.70x = 1,157.26 × 714.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.70x = 827,001.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,001.14/837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.23

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