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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.16, 1,150.64 and 535.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.16, 1,150.64 and 535.30 is: 738.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.16 : 1,150.64 = 535.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.16/1,150.64 = 535.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.16x = 1,150.64 × 535.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.16x = 615,940.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,940.37/834.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.40

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