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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.08, 1,157.09 and 523.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.08, 1,157.09 and 523.78 is: 723.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.08 : 1,157.09 = 523.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.08/1,157.09 = 523.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.08x = 1,157.09 × 523.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.08x = 606,060.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,060.60/838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.15

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