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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.22, 1,150.66 and 539.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.22, 1,150.66 and 539.98 is: 743.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.22 : 1,150.66 = 539.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.22/1,150.66 = 539.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.22x = 1,150.66 × 539.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.22x = 621,333.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,333.39/835.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.92

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