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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.26, 1,157.60 and 544.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.26, 1,157.60 and 544.70 is: 751.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.26 : 1,157.60 = 544.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.26/1,157.60 = 544.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.26x = 1,157.60 × 544.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.26x = 630,544.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,544.72/839.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.31

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