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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.74, 1,158.15 and 544.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.74, 1,158.15 and 544.50 is: 751.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.74 : 1,158.15 = 544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.74/1,158.15 = 544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.74x = 1,158.15 × 544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.74x = 630,612.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,612.68/838.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.86

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