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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.53, 1,156.41 and 661.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.53, 1,156.41 and 661.23 is: 911.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.53 : 1,156.41 = 661.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.53/1,156.41 = 661.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.53x = 1,156.41 × 661.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.53x = 764,652.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,652.98/838.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.90

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