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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.54, 1,156.84 and 523.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.54, 1,156.84 and 523.72 is: 722.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.54 : 1,156.84 = 523.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.54/1,156.84 = 523.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.54x = 1,156.84 × 523.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.54x = 605,860.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,860.24/838.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.52

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