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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.05, 1,150.86 and 554.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.05, 1,150.86 and 554.69 is: 765.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.05 : 1,150.86 = 554.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.05/1,150.86 = 554.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.05x = 1,150.86 × 554.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.05x = 638,364.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,364.78/834.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.38

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