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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.50, 1,157.22 and 528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.50, 1,157.22 and 528 is: 728.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.50 : 1,157.22 = 528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.50/1,157.22 = 528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.50x = 1,157.22 × 528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.50x = 611,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,012.16/838.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.70

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