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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.64, 1,157.72 and 559.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.64, 1,157.72 and 559.32 is: 772.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.64 : 1,157.72 = 559.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.64/1,157.72 = 559.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.64x = 1,157.72 × 559.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.64x = 647,535.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,535.95/838.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.13

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