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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.43, 1,158.54 and 652.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.43, 1,158.54 and 652.40 is: 901.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.43 : 1,158.54 = 652.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.43/1,158.54 = 652.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.43x = 1,158.54 × 652.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.43x = 755,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,831.50/838.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.48

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