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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.61, 1,157.12 and 543.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.61, 1,157.12 and 543.84 is: 750.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.61 : 1,157.12 = 543.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.61/1,157.12 = 543.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.61x = 1,157.12 × 543.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.61x = 629,288.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,288.14/838.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.39

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