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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.24, 1,157.90 and 644.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.24, 1,157.90 and 644.18 is: 889.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.24 : 1,157.90 = 644.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.24/1,157.90 = 644.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.24x = 1,157.90 × 644.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.24x = 745,887.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,887.01/838.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.83

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