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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.88, 1,158.80 and 605.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.88, 1,158.80 and 605.60 is: 836.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.88 : 1,158.80 = 605.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.88/1,158.80 = 605.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.88x = 1,158.80 × 605.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.88x = 701,769.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,769.28/838.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.56

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