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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.41, 1,155.66 and 575.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.41, 1,155.66 and 575.97 is: 793.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.41 : 1,155.66 = 575.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.41/1,155.66 = 575.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.41x = 1,155.66 × 575.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.41x = 665,625.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,625.49/838.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.91

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