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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.24, 1,154.96 and 604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.24, 1,154.96 and 604.96 is: 833.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.24 : 1,154.96 = 604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.24/1,154.96 = 604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.24x = 1,154.96 × 604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.24x = 698,704.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,704.60/838.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.54

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