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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.88, 1,157.42 and 615.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.88, 1,157.42 and 615.14 is: 848.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.88 : 1,157.42 = 615.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.88/1,157.42 = 615.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.88x = 1,157.42 × 615.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.88x = 711,975.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,975.34/838.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.72

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