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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.58, 1,154.72 and 690.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.58, 1,154.72 and 690.95 is: 951.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.58 : 1,154.72 = 690.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.58/1,154.72 = 690.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.58x = 1,154.72 × 690.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.58x = 797,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,858.40/838.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.45

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