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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.72, 1,157.04 and 681.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.72, 1,157.04 and 681.04 is: 939.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.72 : 1,157.04 = 681.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.72/1,157.04 = 681.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.72x = 1,157.04 × 681.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.72x = 787,990.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,990.52/838.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.52

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