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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.88, 1,153.73 and 672.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.88, 1,153.73 and 672.83 is: 925.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.88 : 1,153.73 = 672.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.88/1,153.73 = 672.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.88x = 1,153.73 × 672.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.88x = 776,255.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,255.02/838.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.35

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