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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.95, 1,155.09 and 616.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.95, 1,155.09 and 616.51 is: 849.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.95 : 1,155.09 = 616.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.95/1,155.09 = 616.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.95x = 1,155.09 × 616.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.95x = 712,128.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,128.29/837.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.85

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