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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.32, 1,157.22 and 543.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.32, 1,157.22 and 543.84 is: 750.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.32 : 1,157.22 = 543.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.32/1,157.22 = 543.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.32x = 1,157.22 × 543.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.32x = 629,342.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,342.52/838.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.72

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