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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.64, 1,156.92 and 651.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.64, 1,156.92 and 651.80 is: 899.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.64 : 1,156.92 = 651.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.64/1,156.92 = 651.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.64x = 1,156.92 × 651.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.64x = 754,080.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,080.46/838.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.17

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