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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.70, 1,157.74 and 629.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.70, 1,157.74 and 629.49 is: 868.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.70 : 1,157.74 = 629.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.70/1,157.74 = 629.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.70x = 1,157.74 × 629.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.70x = 728,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,780.38/838.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.94

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