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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.28, 1,151.80 and 554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.28, 1,151.80 and 554.90 is: 766.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.28 : 1,151.80 = 554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.28/1,151.80 = 554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.28x = 1,151.80 × 554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.28x = 639,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,133.82/834.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.09

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