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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.04, 1,251.77 and 541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.04, 1,251.77 and 541.68 is: 812.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.04 : 1,251.77 = 541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.04/1,251.77 = 541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.04x = 1,251.77 × 541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.04x = 678,056.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,056.07/834.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.98

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