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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.29, 1,157.72 and 576.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.29, 1,157.72 and 576.66 is: 796.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.29 : 1,157.72 = 576.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.29/1,157.72 = 576.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.29x = 1,157.72 × 576.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.29x = 667,607.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,607.93/838.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.39

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