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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.11, 1,152.53 and 554.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.11, 1,152.53 and 554.85 is: 765.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.11 : 1,152.53 = 554.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.11/1,152.53 = 554.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.11x = 1,152.53 × 554.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.11x = 639,481.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,481.27/835.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.74

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