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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.78, 1,151.99 and 540.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.78, 1,151.99 and 540.05 is: 745.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.78 : 1,151.99 = 540.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.78/1,151.99 = 540.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.78x = 1,151.99 × 540.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.78x = 622,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,125.76/834.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.25

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