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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.74, 1,158.02 and 524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.74, 1,158.02 and 524.48 is: 724.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.74 : 1,158.02 = 524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.74/1,158.02 = 524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.74x = 1,158.02 × 524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.74x = 607,358.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,358.33/838.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.13

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