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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.68, 1,152.96 and 541.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.68, 1,152.96 and 541.32 is: 746.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.68 : 1,152.96 = 541.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.68/1,152.96 = 541.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.68x = 1,152.96 × 541.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.68x = 624,120.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,120.31/835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.84

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