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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.96, 1,156.08 and 692.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.96, 1,156.08 and 692.64 is: 954.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.96 : 1,156.08 = 692.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.96/1,156.08 = 692.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.96x = 1,156.08 × 692.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.96x = 800,747.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,747.25/838.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.45

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