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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.54, 1,158.06 and 576.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.54, 1,158.06 and 576.91 is: 796.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.54 : 1,158.06 = 576.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.54/1,158.06 = 576.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.54x = 1,158.06 × 576.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.54x = 668,096.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,096.39/838.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.74

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