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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.52, 1,156.44 and 714.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.52, 1,156.44 and 714.56 is: 985.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.52 : 1,156.44 = 714.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.52/1,156.44 = 714.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.52x = 1,156.44 × 714.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.52x = 826,345.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,345.77/838.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.48

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