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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.61, 1,353.38 and 838.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.61, 1,353.38 and 838.99 is: 1,252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.61 : 1,353.38 = 838.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.61/1,353.38 = 838.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.61x = 1,353.38 × 838.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.61x = 1,135,472.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,472.29/906.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.44

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