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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.49, 1,158.24 and 644.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.49, 1,158.24 and 644.43 is: 890.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.49 : 1,158.24 = 644.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.49/1,158.24 = 644.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.49x = 1,158.24 × 644.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.49x = 746,398.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,398.81/838.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.17

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