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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.72, 1,150.65 and 554.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.72, 1,150.65 and 554.46 is: 764.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.72 : 1,150.65 = 554.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.72/1,150.65 = 554.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.72x = 1,150.65 × 554.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.72x = 637,989.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,989.40/834.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.32

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