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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.40, 1,157.56 and 629.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.40, 1,157.56 and 629.04 is: 868.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.40 : 1,157.56 = 629.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.40/1,157.56 = 629.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.40x = 1,157.56 × 629.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.40x = 728,151.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,151.54/838.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.50

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