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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.14, 1,157.49 and 708.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.14, 1,157.49 and 708.18 is: 978.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.14 : 1,157.49 = 708.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.14/1,157.49 = 708.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.14x = 1,157.49 × 708.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.14x = 819,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,711.27/838.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.01

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