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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.85, 1,155.44 and 705.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.85, 1,155.44 and 705.90 is: 972.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.85 : 1,155.44 = 705.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.85/1,155.44 = 705.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.85x = 1,155.44 × 705.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.85x = 815,625.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,625.10/838.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.32

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