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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.94, 1,158.75 and 544.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.94, 1,158.75 and 544.61 is: 752.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.94 : 1,158.75 = 544.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.94/1,158.75 = 544.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.94x = 1,158.75 × 544.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.94x = 631,061.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,061.04/838.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.22

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