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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.70, 1,156.98 and 543.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.70, 1,156.98 and 543.86 is: 750.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.70 : 1,156.98 = 543.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.70/1,156.98 = 543.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.70x = 1,156.98 × 543.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.70x = 629,235.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,235.14/838.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.25

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