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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.94, 1,157.73 and 544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.94, 1,157.73 and 544.20 is: 750.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.94 : 1,157.73 = 544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.94/1,157.73 = 544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.94x = 1,157.73 × 544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.94x = 630,036.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,036.67/838.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.99

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