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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.72, 1,156.80 and 544.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.72, 1,156.80 and 544.30 is: 750.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.72 : 1,156.80 = 544.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.72/1,156.80 = 544.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.72x = 1,156.80 × 544.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.72x = 629,646.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,646.24/838.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.72

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