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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.22, 1,157.29 and 543.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.22, 1,157.29 and 543.92 is: 750.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.22 : 1,157.29 = 543.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.22/1,157.29 = 543.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.22x = 1,157.29 × 543.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.22x = 629,466.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,466.03/838.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.96

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