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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.01, 1,156.06 and 523.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.01, 1,156.06 and 523.07 is: 721.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.01 : 1,156.06 = 523.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.01/1,156.06 = 523.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.01x = 1,156.06 × 523.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.01x = 604,700.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,700.30/838.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.59

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