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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.95, 1,155.04 and 658.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.95, 1,155.04 and 658.17 is: 907.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.95 : 1,155.04 = 658.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.95/1,155.04 = 658.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.95x = 1,155.04 × 658.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.95x = 760,211.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,211.03/837.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.23

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