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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.62, 1,151.18 and 554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.62, 1,151.18 and 554.72 is: 765.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.62 : 1,151.18 = 554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.62/1,151.18 = 554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.62x = 1,151.18 × 554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.62x = 638,576.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,576.12/834.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.11

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