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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.82, 1,157.63 and 602.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.82, 1,157.63 and 602.79 is: 831.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.82 : 1,157.63 = 602.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.82/1,157.63 = 602.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.82x = 1,157.63 × 602.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.82x = 697,804.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,804.77/838.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.89

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