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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.16, 1,157.76 and 575.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.16, 1,157.76 and 575.72 is: 795.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.16 : 1,157.76 = 575.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.16/1,157.76 = 575.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.16x = 1,157.76 × 575.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.16x = 666,545.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,545.59/838.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.25

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