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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.44, 1,156.39 and 573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.44, 1,156.39 and 573.04 is: 790.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.44 : 1,156.39 = 573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.44/1,156.39 = 573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.44x = 1,156.39 × 573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.44x = 662,657.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,657.73/838.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.35

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