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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.86, 1,158.74 and 699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.86, 1,158.74 and 699.44 is: 966.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.86 : 1,158.74 = 699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.86/1,158.74 = 699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.86x = 1,158.74 × 699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.86x = 810,459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,459.81/838.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.14

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