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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.31, 1,156.38 and 523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.31, 1,156.38 and 523.44 is: 722.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.31 : 1,156.38 = 523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.31/1,156.38 = 523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.31x = 1,156.38 × 523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.31x = 605,295.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,295.55/838.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.05

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