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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.91, 1,153.38 and 541.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.91, 1,153.38 and 541.13 is: 746.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.91 : 1,153.38 = 541.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.91/1,153.38 = 541.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.91x = 1,153.38 × 541.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.91x = 624,128.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,128.52/835.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.65

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