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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.18, 1,152.71 and 554.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.18, 1,152.71 and 554.92 is: 765.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.18 : 1,152.71 = 554.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.18/1,152.71 = 554.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.18x = 1,152.71 × 554.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.18x = 639,661.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,661.83/835.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.90

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