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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.86, 1,156.17 and 692.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.86, 1,156.17 and 692.26 is: 952.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.86 : 1,156.17 = 692.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.86/1,156.17 = 692.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.86x = 1,156.17 × 692.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.86x = 800,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,370.24/839.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.98

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