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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.06, 1,152.91 and 536.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.06, 1,152.91 and 536.43 is: 740.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.06 : 1,152.91 = 536.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.06/1,152.91 = 536.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.06x = 1,152.91 × 536.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.06x = 618,448.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,448.41/835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.60

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