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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.02, 1,184.88 and 838.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.02, 1,184.88 and 838.61 is: 1,162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.02 : 1,184.88 = 838.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.02/1,184.88 = 838.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.02x = 1,184.88 × 838.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.02x = 993,650.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,650.12/855.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.14

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