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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.24, 1,157.02 and 543.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.24, 1,157.02 and 543.53 is: 750.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.24 : 1,157.02 = 543.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.24/1,157.02 = 543.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.24x = 1,157.02 × 543.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.24x = 628,876.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,876.61/838.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.24

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