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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.43, 1,156.23 and 502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.43, 1,156.23 and 502.28 is: 692.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.43 : 1,156.23 = 502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.43/1,156.23 = 502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.43x = 1,156.23 × 502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.43x = 580,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,751.20/838.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.67

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