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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.48, 1,157.12 and 523.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.48, 1,157.12 and 523.88 is: 722.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.48 : 1,157.12 = 523.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.48/1,157.12 = 523.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.48x = 1,157.12 × 523.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.48x = 606,192.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,192.03/838.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.97

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