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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.26, 1,157.46 and 639.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.26, 1,157.46 and 639.48 is: 882.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.26 : 1,157.46 = 639.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.26/1,157.46 = 639.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.26x = 1,157.46 × 639.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.26x = 740,172.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,172.52/838.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.99

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