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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.88, 1,154.10 and 601.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.88, 1,154.10 and 601.48 is: 828.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.88 : 1,154.10 = 601.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.88/1,154.10 = 601.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.88x = 1,154.10 × 601.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.88x = 694,168.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,168.07/837.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.48

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