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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.71, 1,157.13 and 629.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.71, 1,157.13 and 629.32 is: 868.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.71 : 1,157.13 = 629.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.71/1,157.13 = 629.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.71x = 1,157.13 × 629.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.71x = 728,205.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,205.05/838.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.24

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