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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.85, 1,151.34 and 535.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.85, 1,151.34 and 535.75 is: 738.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.85 : 1,151.34 = 535.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.85/1,151.34 = 535.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.85x = 1,151.34 × 535.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.85x = 616,821.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,821.97/834.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.85

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