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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.83, 1,157.69 and 524.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.83, 1,157.69 and 524.42 is: 723.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.83 : 1,157.69 = 524.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.83/1,157.69 = 524.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.83x = 1,157.69 × 524.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.83x = 607,107.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,107.38/838.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.75

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