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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.08, 1,154.25 and 690.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.08, 1,154.25 and 690.66 is: 951.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.08 : 1,154.25 = 690.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.08/1,154.25 = 690.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.08x = 1,154.25 × 690.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.08x = 797,194.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,194.31/838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.22

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