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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.04, 1,156.50 and 543.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.04, 1,156.50 and 543.81 is: 750.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.04 : 1,156.50 = 543.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.04/1,156.50 = 543.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.04x = 1,156.50 × 543.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.04x = 628,916.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,916.27/838.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.47

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