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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.49, 1,156.80 and 617.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.49, 1,156.80 and 617.97 is: 852.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.49 : 1,156.80 = 617.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.49/1,156.80 = 617.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.49x = 1,156.80 × 617.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.49x = 714,867.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,867.70/838.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.56

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