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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.41, 1,157.18 and 558.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.41, 1,157.18 and 558.66 is: 771.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.41 : 1,157.18 = 558.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.41/1,157.18 = 558.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.41x = 1,157.18 × 558.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.41x = 646,470.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,470.18/838.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.07

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