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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.98, 1,157.58 and 572.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.98, 1,157.58 and 572.94 is: 790.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.98 : 1,157.58 = 572.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.98/1,157.58 = 572.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.98x = 1,157.58 × 572.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.98x = 663,223.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,223.89/838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.51

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