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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.68, 1,157.70 and 528.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.68, 1,157.70 and 528.12 is: 729.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.68 : 1,157.70 = 528.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.68/1,157.70 = 528.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.68x = 1,157.70 × 528.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.68x = 611,404.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,404.52/838.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.01

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