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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.32, 1,156.92 and 558.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.32, 1,156.92 and 558.37 is: 770.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.32 : 1,156.92 = 558.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.32/1,156.92 = 558.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.32x = 1,156.92 × 558.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.32x = 645,986.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,986.11/838.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.57

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