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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.02, 1,152.30 and 540.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.02, 1,152.30 and 540.30 is: 745.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.02 : 1,152.30 = 540.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.02/1,152.30 = 540.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.02x = 1,152.30 × 540.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.02x = 622,587.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,587.69/835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.60

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