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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.16, 1,157.06 and 539.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.16, 1,157.06 and 539.57 is: 744.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.16 : 1,157.06 = 539.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.16/1,157.06 = 539.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.16x = 1,157.06 × 539.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.16x = 624,319.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,319.22/838.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.87

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