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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.00, 1,155.68 and 523.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.00, 1,155.68 and 523.29 is: 721.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.00 : 1,155.68 = 523.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.00/1,155.68 = 523.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.00x = 1,155.68 × 523.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.00x = 604,761.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,761.43/838.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.67

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