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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.82, 1,153.90 and 556.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.82, 1,153.90 and 556.44 is: 768.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.82 : 1,153.90 = 556.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.82/1,153.90 = 556.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.82x = 1,153.90 × 556.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.82x = 642,076.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,076.12/835.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.20

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