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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.08, 1,154.52 and 682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.08, 1,154.52 and 682.56 is: 940.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.08 : 1,154.52 = 682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.08/1,154.52 = 682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.08x = 1,154.52 × 682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.08x = 788,029.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,029.17/838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.28

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