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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.89, 1,153.29 and 541.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.89, 1,153.29 and 541.25 is: 746.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.89 : 1,153.29 = 541.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.89/1,153.29 = 541.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.89x = 1,153.29 × 541.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.89x = 624,215.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,215.76/835.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.77

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