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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.51, 1,156.89 and 543.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.51, 1,156.89 and 543.54 is: 749.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.51 : 1,156.89 = 543.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.51/1,156.89 = 543.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.51x = 1,156.89 × 543.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.51x = 628,815.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,815.99/838.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.92

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