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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.73, 1,153.33 and 555.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.73, 1,153.33 and 555.48 is: 766.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.73 : 1,153.33 = 555.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.73/1,153.33 = 555.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.73x = 1,153.33 × 555.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.73x = 640,651.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,651.75/835.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.58

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