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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.68, 1,157.09 and 519.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.68, 1,157.09 and 519.32 is: 716.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.68 : 1,157.09 = 519.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.68/1,157.09 = 519.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.68x = 1,157.09 × 519.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.68x = 600,891.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,891.60/838.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.47

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