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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.19, 1,251.16 and 545.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.19, 1,251.16 and 545.75 is: 817.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.19 : 1,251.16 = 545.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.19/1,251.16 = 545.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.19x = 1,251.16 × 545.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.19x = 682,820.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,820.57/835.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.56

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