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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.15, 1,158.36 and 651.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.15, 1,158.36 and 651.45 is: 900.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.15 : 1,158.36 = 651.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.15/1,158.36 = 651.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.15x = 1,158.36 × 651.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.15x = 754,611.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,611.72/838.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.33

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