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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.35, 1,156.59 and 558.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.35, 1,156.59 and 558.45 is: 770.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.35 : 1,156.59 = 558.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.35/1,156.59 = 558.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.35x = 1,156.59 × 558.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.35x = 645,897.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,897.69/838.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.44

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