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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.92, 1,157.85 and 524.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.92, 1,157.85 and 524.37 is: 723.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.92 : 1,157.85 = 524.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.92/1,157.85 = 524.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.92x = 1,157.85 × 524.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.92x = 607,141.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,141.80/838.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.72

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