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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.28, 1,152.70 and 541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.28, 1,152.70 and 541.06 is: 746.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.28 : 1,152.70 = 541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.28/1,152.70 = 541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.28x = 1,152.70 × 541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.28x = 623,678.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,678.67/835.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.67

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