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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.94, 1,158.11 and 618.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.94, 1,158.11 and 618.53 is: 853.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.94 : 1,158.11 = 618.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.94/1,158.11 = 618.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.94x = 1,158.11 × 618.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.94x = 716,316.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,316.90/838.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.84

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