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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.08, 1,155.33 and 588.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.08, 1,155.33 and 588.65 is: 811.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.08 : 1,155.33 = 588.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.08/1,155.33 = 588.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.08x = 1,155.33 × 588.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.08x = 680,079.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,079.23/838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.47

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