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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.76, 1,158.03 and 544.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.76, 1,158.03 and 544.86 is: 752.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.76 : 1,158.03 = 544.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.76/1,158.03 = 544.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.76x = 1,158.03 × 544.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.76x = 630,964.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,964.23/838.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.26

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