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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.03, 1,156.54 and 575.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.03, 1,156.54 and 575.59 is: 794.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.03 : 1,156.54 = 575.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.03/1,156.54 = 575.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.03x = 1,156.54 × 575.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.03x = 665,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,692.86/838.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.35

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