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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.15, 1,150.99 and 554.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.15, 1,150.99 and 554.79 is: 765.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.15 : 1,150.99 = 554.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.15/1,150.99 = 554.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.15x = 1,150.99 × 554.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.15x = 638,557.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,557.74/834.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.52

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