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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.91, 1,154.04 and 556.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.91, 1,154.04 and 556.53 is: 768.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.91 : 1,154.04 = 556.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.91/1,154.04 = 556.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.91x = 1,154.04 × 556.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.91x = 642,257.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,257.88/835.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.34

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