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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.78, 1,157.75 and 544.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.78, 1,157.75 and 544.03 is: 750.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.78 : 1,157.75 = 544.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.78/1,157.75 = 544.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.78x = 1,157.75 × 544.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.78x = 629,848.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,848.01/838.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.91

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