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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.44, 1,158.57 and 672.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.44, 1,158.57 and 672.39 is: 929.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.44 : 1,158.57 = 672.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.44/1,158.57 = 672.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.44x = 1,158.57 × 672.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.44x = 779,010.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,010.88/838.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.12

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