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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.72, 1,152.66 and 541.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.72, 1,152.66 and 541.30 is: 746.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.72 : 1,152.66 = 541.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.72/1,152.66 = 541.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.72x = 1,152.66 × 541.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.72x = 623,934.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,934.86/835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.58

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