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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.29, 1,152.48 and 540.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.29, 1,152.48 and 540.18 is: 745.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.29 : 1,152.48 = 540.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.29/1,152.48 = 540.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.29x = 1,152.48 × 540.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.29x = 622,546.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,546.65/835.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.31

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