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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.93, 1,158.06 and 651.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.93, 1,158.06 and 651.23 is: 900.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.93 : 1,158.06 = 651.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.93/1,158.06 = 651.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.93x = 1,158.06 × 651.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.93x = 754,163.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,163.41/837.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.03

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