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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.59, 1,156.18 and 576.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.59, 1,156.18 and 576.15 is: 794.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.59 : 1,156.18 = 576.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.59/1,156.18 = 576.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.59x = 1,156.18 × 576.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.59x = 666,133.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,133.11/838.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.35

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