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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.56, 1,157.70 and 605.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.56, 1,157.70 and 605.28 is: 835.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.56 : 1,157.70 = 605.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.56/1,157.70 = 605.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.56x = 1,157.70 × 605.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.56x = 700,732.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,732.66/838.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.64

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