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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.33, 1,152.42 and 540.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.33, 1,152.42 and 540.49 is: 745.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.33 : 1,152.42 = 540.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.33/1,152.42 = 540.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.33x = 1,152.42 × 540.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.33x = 622,871.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,871.49/835.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.66

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