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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.53, 1,251.81 and 542.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.53, 1,251.81 and 542.48 is: 813.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.53 : 1,251.81 = 542.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.53/1,251.81 = 542.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.53x = 1,251.81 × 542.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.53x = 679,075.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,075.63/834.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.73

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