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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.07, 1,155.84 and 572.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.07, 1,155.84 and 572.06 is: 788.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.07 : 1,155.84 = 572.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.07/1,155.84 = 572.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.07x = 1,155.84 × 572.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.07x = 661,215.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,215.40/838.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.97

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