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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.64, 1,152.80 and 541.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.64, 1,152.80 and 541.01 is: 746.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.64 : 1,152.80 = 541.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.64/1,152.80 = 541.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.64x = 1,152.80 × 541.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.64x = 623,667.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,667.86/835.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.33

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