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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.18, 1,156.98 and 641.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.18, 1,156.98 and 641.44 is: 885.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.18 : 1,156.98 = 641.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.18/1,156.98 = 641.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.18x = 1,156.98 × 641.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.18x = 742,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,133.25/838.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.41

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