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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.09, 1,156.89 and 558.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.09, 1,156.89 and 558.57 is: 771.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.09 : 1,156.89 = 558.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.09/1,156.89 = 558.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.09x = 1,156.89 × 558.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.09x = 646,204.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,204.05/838.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.04

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