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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.54, 1,251.88 and 545.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.54, 1,251.88 and 545.38 is: 818.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.54 : 1,251.88 = 545.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.54/1,251.88 = 545.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.54x = 1,251.88 × 545.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.54x = 682,750.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,750.31/834.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.12

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