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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.68, 1,155.50 and 651.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.68, 1,155.50 and 651.51 is: 897.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.68 : 1,155.50 = 651.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.68/1,155.50 = 651.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.68x = 1,155.50 × 651.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.68x = 752,816.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,816.55/838.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.62

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