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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834, 1,150.80 and 535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834, 1,150.80 and 535.08 is: 738.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834 : 1,150.80 = 535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834/1,150.80 = 535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834x = 1,150.80 × 535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834x = 615,770.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,770.06/834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.33

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