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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.23, 1,156.56 and 523.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.23, 1,156.56 and 523.38 is: 722.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.23 : 1,156.56 = 523.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.23/1,156.56 = 523.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.23x = 1,156.56 × 523.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.23x = 605,320.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,320.37/838.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.14

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