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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.44, 1,157.76 and 544.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.44, 1,157.76 and 544.05 is: 751.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.44 : 1,157.76 = 544.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.44/1,157.76 = 544.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.44x = 1,157.76 × 544.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.44x = 629,879.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,879.33/838.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.25

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