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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.77, 1,157.47 and 559.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.77, 1,157.47 and 559.51 is: 772.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.77 : 1,157.47 = 559.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.77/1,157.47 = 559.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.77x = 1,157.47 × 559.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.77x = 647,616.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,616.04/838.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.10

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