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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.41, 1,156.27 and 589.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.41, 1,156.27 and 589.63 is: 813.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.41 : 1,156.27 = 589.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.41/1,156.27 = 589.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.41x = 1,156.27 × 589.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.41x = 681,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,771.48/838.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.17

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